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Daily Christian Advocate
Final Committee on Journal Report
The Committee on Journal hereby certifies that the following corrections
are to be made in the official record of the 1992 General Conference:
p. 706, col. 1, last two lines
should read as follows: "the peti-
tion, which was, as I understand
it, an annual conference peti-
tion."
p. 706, col. 2, para. 2, line 3, sub-
stitute "no" for "so" to read,
"...is that there is no reluctance
to reaffirm..."
p. 707, col. 1, para. 6, should
read: "We move to consideration
of Calendar Items from the
Legislative Committee on Inde-
pendent Commissions."
p. 707, col. 1, para. 9, should
read: "and so the "H" stands for
Haven, something..."
p. 708. col. 2, para. 8, 1 believe
this is Scott Williams. I don't
have my DCA to locate the an-
nual conference. He is men-
tioned by Frank Trotter on page
709.
p. 709, col. 2, A delegate spoke
not just a translator. Who was
it? What language? Shotdd
italics be added in?
p. 710, col. 2, 5 lines from the
bottom substitute "Sudan" for
"Sadan"
p. 710, col. 3, para. 2, Change
"Students" to "Student"
p. 711, col. 1, para. 1, line 4 & 5
should read "Standing Commis-
sion on Alcohol and Drugs."
p. 716, col. 3, line 37, add
"-Pacific" after "California"
p. 716, col. 3, lines 38 and 39,
Capitalize "Commission on
Daily Editions
Religion and Race."
p. 718, col. 2, line 9 delete
"Bishop Talbert" it is still Don
Klarup speaking
p. 718, col. 2, line 32 Capitalize
"Discipline"
p. 719, col. 1, line 24 "No" vote
is 339 not 389
p. 721, col. 3, line 36 substitute
"DAUGHTERY" for "BEVINS."
p. 723, col. 1, line 26 should read
"is against the Constitution of
the Church..."
p. 723, col. 2, line 47 should read
'Vould be eligible to sei-ve as
council director..."
p. 723, col. 3, line 2 & 3 change
"Scout and" to "Scouting"
p. 723, col. 3, line 5 & 6 change
"Scout and" to "Scouting"
p. 723, col. 3, line 6 & 7 change
"Scout and" to "Scouting"
p. 724, col. 1, lines 17-21 should
read "...matters except Constitu-
tional amendments, election of
delegates to General of Jurisdic-
tional Conference, in matters of
ordination, character and con-
ference relations."
p. 730, col. 1, line 25, change
"stay" to "stand"
p. 734, col. 2, line 39 and 40
delete "and abuse" so that it
reads "in case of neglect or
abuse."
p. 738, col. 2, line 32, change
"listed" to "lifted"
p. 738, col. 3, line 54 please iden-
tify the delegate listed as
"STOVER." I don't have my
DCA to research it.
p. 739, col. 3, line 31 "ties"?
what is the correct word?
p. 739, col. 3, line 35 substitute
"or" for "nor."
p. 740, col. 3, Une 4 substitute
"covenental" for "covenential"
p. 743, col. 3, line 6 change
"consider" to "reconsider."
p. 744, col. 1, line 17 change "is"
to "has"
p. 744, col. 1, line 34 change
"need" to "have"
p. 745, col. 3, line 12 change
"BIOSHOP" to "BISHOP"
p. 745, col. 3, line 22 capitalize
World Sei-vice
p. 745, col. 3, line 23 should read
"receives some of the largest
amounts of..."
p. 746, col. 3, line 50 substitute
"apportionments" for "appor-
tions."
p. 747, col. 2, line 23 change
"paced" to "paid"
p. 747, col. 3, line 48 & 49
Replace "RIDDLE" with BAR-
BARA W. RIDDLE (Florida):
p. 748, col. 2, line 13 should
read, "we have 2 more sessions
remaining."
p. 748, cow. 3, last paragraph
should read: RANDY DAY
B
Daily Christian Advocate
(NEW YORK): Thank you,
bishop.
"Out of the ashes, Los Angeles
began the hard task of rebuild-
ing its future. The century's
deadliest riots left deep scars on
the face of the city and on the
soul of the nation."
p. 750, col. 1, line 29 substitute
"MiUie" for "Milley"
p. 750, col. 1, hne 59 change
"goning" to "going"
p. 750, col. 2, hne 20 change
"goning" to "going"
p. 750, col. 2, line 59 "4871" to
"46-7-1"
p. 751, col. 1, hne 9 change
"unconstitutional" to
"unconstitutional"
p. 751, col. 1, hne 24 change
"goning" to "going"
p. 751, col. 2, lines 29-32 delete
second subhead Calendar Item
1518
p. 754, col. 1, line 22 "DONALD
W. HAMILTON (Yellowstone):
p. 754, col. 2, line 3, change
"that" to "the"
p. 754, col. 2, lines 9 and 23 is
"Here, here" correct or is it
"Hear, hear"?
p. 754, col. 2, hne 28 "JOSEPH
H. BULLINGTON (Alabama-
West Florida):
p. 745, col. 3, line 46
"CAROLYN JOHNSON (Noi-th
Indiana):"
p. 758, col. 3, line 47 should read
p. 763, col. 1, line 35 change
"full" to "fair"
p. 763, col. 2, line 1 substitute
'Vhat" for "want"
p. 768, col. 2, line 21 substitute
"at" for "a"
p. 768, col. 3, line 7, after chair-
person, delete "to have to leave
that are in the conference for
bush activity" substitute "that
had to leave because of busy ac-
tivity..."
p. 769, col. 1 - check name- is it
DELIGHT WIER?
p. 770. col. hne 5 "CAROLYN
MARSHALL" instead of
"CAROLYN WAKOM"
p. 770, col. last line change
"Rock" to "Rocky"
p. 770, col. 2, line 26 add (Dis-
played t-shirts with "Denver-
General Conference 1996" on
them.)
p. 770, col. 2, delete Ed Paup,
substitute Sally Geis (Rocky
Mountain)
p. 773, col. 3, 4 lines from bot-
tom change "6500" to "65-0-0"
p. 778, col. 3, lines 22-26 duphca-
tion of entry for Bishop Tuell
p. 779, col. 1, 10 lines from bot-
tom change "pastor" to "past"
p. 781, col. 1, 10 hues from bot-
tom change "REX" to "TEX"
p. 783, col. 1 after (recess) and
"BISHOP TUELL...is going to"
p. 783, col. 2, the ( ) are wrong-
the bishop spoke before! the ( )
are ill-placed throughout the
last issue and are not accurate!
p. 784, col. 3, 15 lines from bot-
tom change "excepting" to
"accepting"
p. 785, col. 1, hne 32 delete
second "for"
p. 785, col. 3, hne 24 is STAN-
LEY "DAVID STANLEY (Iowa):
p. 787, col. 1, hne 25 UNIDEN-
TIFIED is DAVID STANLEY.
p. 788, col. 1, Une 22 UNIDEN-
TIFIED is SEVERE
p. 790, col. 2 GEIS should read
SALLY GEIS (Rocky Moun-
tain):
KNOWLES should read
GRADY KNOWLES (Calif-
Nevada):
LAWSON should read JAMES
LAWSON (Calif-Pacific):
p. 792, col. 1, hne 37 change
"except" to "exempt"
Daily Christian Advocate
Memoirs of Bishops
Memoirs of bishops who died during the 1989-92 quadrennium are
included in this journal in accordance with Discipline Par. 611.1.
Sante Uberto Barbieri
19021991
Sante Uberto Barbieri was born in DuevUIe, Italy, on
August 2, 1902. As a boy he moved to Switzerland, later to
Germany, and then with his parents to BrazU where he
attended school. After the death of his father he worked as
an itinerant jewelry salesman as weD as studying in
preparation for law school. Sante Uberto Barbieri married
Odette dc Oliveira, a school teacher, on October 4, 1924.
She influenced him into joining the Methodist Church and
becoming a minister. He enrolled in Union Theological
Seminary in Italy. After graduation he went to the United
States for advanced degrees at Southern Methodist Univer-
sity and Emoiy University.
The Barbieris had four children: Laura, Stelvio, Livio Uber-
to, and Flavio Ennio. Odette Barbieri, who had been very
active in the World Federation of Methodist Women, died
on July 24, 1983.
Minister of Central Methodist Church in Buenos Aires,
Argentina, for five years, Sante Uberto became professor
and then dean of Union Theological Seminaiy. In Januarj'
1949 the Latin American Central Conference elected him
to the episcopaq-. He was assigned to the River Plata Area
that included Argentina, Uruguay, and Bolivia. This same
year he was elected chairman of the First Latin American
Evangelical Conference and began an active ecumenical
involvement, including being one of the presidents of the
World Council of Churches 1954-61. He has delivered many
lectures at academic institutions; has published 45 volumes
of Christian commentaries, poetry, drama and reUgious
stories in Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and English; and
has received many awards and citations. He received the
1982 "Upper Room Citation" for literary contribution and
in 1987 a prize in a poetry contest in Caseros, Buenos Aires,
Argentina
Officially retired in 1970, Bishop Barbieri continued to
work in ecumenical groups in Latin America. Between 1970
and 1978 he was Executive Secretary of the Consejo de
Inglesias Evangelicas MetodLstas do America Latina.
Bishop Barbieri died Februar>' 13, 1991.
Cornelio M. Ferrer
1908-1988
both times by Bishop Edwin F. Lee, and became a member
of the Philippines Annual Conference.
From 1940 to 1946 Cornelio Ferrer was a District Superin-
tendent. He was then named a Crusade Scholar and at-
tcndedDrewUniversity wherehercceivedan M.A. in 1948.
He returned to the Philippines for a rural pastoral ministry.
From 1950-68 he worked for the National Council of Chur-
ches in the Philippines and earned a B.D. from Union
Theological Seminary in the Philippines. For years he was
Philippine correspondent of The Christian Century.
On November 28, 1968, Cornelio M. Ferrer was elected to
the episcopacy by the Philippines Central Conference and
served the Manila Area until 1974 when he retired. Since
1984 he has been a volunteer worker in rural missions,
visiting farmers and fishermen in their homes, and by the
riverside where the fishermen mend their nets. Bishop
Ferrer returned to the rural ministry in 1980 to his former
Annual Conference (Northwest Philippines) as "bishop-in-
residence" to Pangapisan, Lingayen, Mangaldan and the
Central Conference Camp in Cabayaoasan, Bugallon. In
January 1988 he went to Malasique Methodist Mission in
the Province of Pagasinan to build a church.
Bishop Ferrer died November 23, 1988.
Paul Vernon Galloway
19041990
Cornelio M. Ferrer was born in Lingayen, Pangasinan,
Philippines, on September 16, 1908. He attended Union
College of Manila, receiving a B.A. degree in 1937, while
serving student appointments. On February 23, 1935, he
was ordained deacon and on November 28, 1937, an elder,
Paul Vernon Galloway was born in Mountain Home,
Arkansas, on April 5, 1904, the son of James Jesse and Ella
Burkhead Galloway. He was educated at Hendrix and
Henderson-Brown Colleges (A.B. 1926), serving as assis-
tant pastor of First Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas, in
1925-26. For oneyear he attended Perkins School of Theol-
ogy and was pastor of the Arkadelphia Circuit. While at-
tending Yale Divinity School, where he received his B.D. in
1929, he was associate pastor of the Methodist Church in
Hamden, Connecticut.
Paul Galloway was ordained deacon by Bishop Edwin D.
Mouzon, joined the North Arkansas Conference where he
was ver\' active, especially in financial matters. In 1931,
Paul was ordained elder by Bishop Hoyt M. Dobbs. Between
1933 and 1950 he served churches in Arkansas and did
post-graduate work at the University of Chicago. In 1950,
he was appointed to Boston Avenue Church in Tulsa,
Oklahoma.
Paul GaUoway was awarded honorary doctorates from
Arkansas A.M. & N. College, Hendrix College, Oklahoma
City University, Southern Methodist University, and Mc-
Murry College, and has been a trustee of many educational
and civic institutions. Paul was chairman of the Program
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Committee for the General Conferences of 1956 and 1960.
The South Central Jurisdictional Conference elected Paul
Vernon Galloway to the cpiscopacj' in 1960 and he was
assigned to the San Antonio Area where he scived for four
years; he then was assigned to the Arkansas Area for eight
years.
Following this first retirement, he was then assigned to the
General Board of Disciplcship for one year, preaching
Evangelistic Missions in several states. In 1973, at the death
of Bishop Kenneth Copeland, he was assigned to the Hous-
ton Area for the remaining three yeare and retired again in
1976.
Following the death of Bishop Shaiiiblin, Bishop Galloway
was reactivated in November, 1983 and assigned to the
Louisiana Area for the balance of the quadrennium. At this
third retirement, they moved to Arkansas, and in 1981,
moved to Tulsa. He was Resident Bishop in the Boston
Avenue United Methodist Church.
Bishop Galloway died August 4, 1990.
Walter Kenneth Goodson
1912-1991
Son of Daniel Washington and Sarah Peeler Groodson, Ken
was born on September 25, 1912, in Salisbury, North
Carolina. He attended Catawba College (A.B. 1934) and
Duke Divinity School. He was ordained deacon by Bishop
Paul B. Kern in 1937 and elder by Bishop Clare PurceD in
1939 and joined the Western North Carolina Annual Con-
ference.
Kenneth Goodson was pastor of Centenary Church in
Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Southeastern Juris-
dictional Conference elected him to the episcopacy in 1964
an d h e served the Birmingham area for eight years an d then
the Richmond area for another eight. He retired in 1980.
Bishop Goodson was president of the Gteneral Board of
Discipleship 1972-80 and president of the Council of
Bishops 1976-77. He holds honorary degrees from a nirni-
ber of academic institutions.
Bishop Goodson died September 17, 1991.
James W. Henley
1901-1990
James Walton Henley was bom July 14, 1901, son of
Charles W. Henley and TerressaDowthet Johnston Henley
of Cleveland, Tenn. He attended the McCaDie School for
Boys in Chattanooga and entered Emory Universitj' in
1919. After receiving his B.A. degree, he entered Yale
Divinity School where he received the B.D. degree in 1926.
Upon graduating, he joined the Holston Annual Con-
ference of the Methodist Church, being ordained deacon
and elder in 1928 and 1930 respectively by Bishop Horace
M. Dubose.
Jim served the Spring City circuit (1926-27), Crossville
(1927-28), Harriman (1928-29) before attending the
University of Edinburgh (1929-30). Upon returning, he
served First Church, Morristown (1930-31), Central
Church, Knoxvillo (1932-37), Centenary Church, Chat-
tanooga (1937-44) and was transferred to the Tennessee
Ckjnfcrencc where he ser\'ed West End Church (1944-60).
At the Southca-storn Jurisdictional Conference in 1960, he
was elected bishop and was assigned to the Jacksonville
Area, later called the Florida Area, where he served until
his retirement in 1972.
His published works are "Sermons on Our Lord's Prayer",
and "The Sermon on the Mount." Emory University,
Lycoming College, Florida Southern College and Bethune
Cookman College conferred honorary degrees. BLshop
Henley served on the General Board of Education and the
Board of Social Concerns.
On December 31, 1931, James Henley married Huldah Jo
Chap in. They had two sons: James Walton Henley, Jr. and
Chap in Henley. Huldah Henley died on October 22, lf)68.
In 1970, Bishop Henley and Margaret Hollis were married
in First United Methodist Church, Lakeland, Florida Mar-
garet died on December 5, 1984.
After retirement in 1972, the Herd cys were associated with
Educational Opportunities, a program of Christian educa-
tion travel in the Holy Land and the countries of Europe.
Bishop Henley died June 7, 1990.
Francis E. Kearns
1905-1992
Francis Kearns was born December 9, 1905, in Bentlej'\iUe,
Pennsylvania, the son of George V. and Jennie Mae Mc-
Qear>' Kearns. He joined the Pittsburgh Conference in
1927 after he graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University.
He then attended Boston University School of Theology,
receiving his S.T.B. in 1930. He was awarded the Jacob
Sleeper Fellowship for graduate studies that he took at the
University of Berlin and the University of Edinburgh. He
completed his Ph.D. at the University ofPittsburgh in 1939.
He received an honorarj' D.D. from Ohio Wesleyan and has
received several other honorary degrees from other institu-
tions.
FVancis Kearns was ordained a deacon by Bishop W. F.
MacDoweU in 1930, and elder by BLshop Herbert Welch in
1931. He had pastorates in Dravosburg, Pittsburgh, and
Uniontown in Pennsylvania, and in Wauwatosa, Wiscon-
sin. He was chairperson of the Board of Education of the
East Wisconsin Conference, and fortwelveyears a member
of the General Board of Education. He was also active in
ecumenical affairs, and three times a delegate to the World
Methodist Conference. He was elected a delegate to the
(General Conferences of 1952, 1956, and 1964.
His election to the episcopacy was by the North Central
Jurisdictional Conference in 1964. He served twelve years
in the Ohio East Area. Bishop Kearns has served as trustee
of several academic institutions. He is the author of The
Church is Mine andThe Spiritual Message of the Hebrews.
He retired in 1976. For twelve years after retirement, he
was Visiting Professor of Church Administration at the
Methodist Theological School in Ohio.
Bishop Kearns died January 29, 1992.
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John Wesley Lord
1902-1989
The son of John James and Catherine Carmichael Lord,
John Wesley was born in Patcrson, New Jei>sey, on August
23, 1902. He was graduated from Montclair State Normal
School in 1922 and was a teacher/principal in the New
Jersey schools for two years. Wes then went to Dickinson
College, receiving a B.A. degree in 1927. While serving as
assistant pastor at Emory Methodist Church in Jersey City,
he attended Drew Theological School, receiving his B.D. in
1930. Wes Lord matriculated for his Ph.D. at the University
of Edinburgh and later did graduate work at Rutgers
University in the fidd of education.
John Wesley Lord was ordained deacon by Bishop Mc-
Conndl and elder by Bishop Lowe and joined the Newark
Conference in full connection in 1931. He was appointed to
the Community Church in Union, New Jersey, where he
sen'ed for three years while the church was erected by
volunteer labor. Subsequently, he was appointed to First
Church in Arlington and First Church in Westfield, both in
New Jersey.
At the Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference of 1948,
John Wesley Lord was elected to the episcpoacy and as-
signed to the Boston Area where he served for twelve years
and then to the Washington Area for twelve more years
before retirement in 1972. Bishop Lord held many positions
of leadership in general agencies of The United Methodist
Church as well as ecumenical agencies, particularly the U.
S. InterreUgious Committee on Peace, as well as trustee of
many instituti ms. He was president of the Council of
Bishops 1970-71. He has been honored by doctorates from
Dickinson College, Boston University, Morgan State Col-
lege, Western Maryland College, Delaware State College,
and Mnntdair State CoDege.
Bishop Lord died June 26, 1989.
Torney Otto Nail, Jr.
1900-1989
T. Otto Nail was born in Tcrre Haute, Indiana, on May 23,
1900. While a student at Hamline University, from which
he was graduated in 1921, and the University of Minnesota,
he served the church at Medford, Minnesota. WhUe a stu-
dent at Garrett Biblical Institute he began his position as
assistant editor of The Epworth Herald and was ordained
deacon by Bishop Charles Edward Locke. On the comple-
tion of his seminaiy work he was ordained elder, also by
Bishop Locke, and joined the Minnesota Annual Con-
ference in 1924.
T. Otto Nail had a long career associated with T/ieC/iW.sftan
Advocates; representative at Cincinnati Editorial Board
(1935-39); editor, Northwestern and Central Editions
(1939-40); managing editor (1941-48); acting editor (1948-
49); editor (1949-56); editor, The New Christian Advocate
(1956-60). He is also the author of a dozen books for youth
and took graduate studies at the Medill School of Jour-
nalism and the University' of Chicago. For 38 years, 1922-
1960, he worked for The Methodist Publishing House.
In July 1960, T. Otto Nail was dected to the episcopacy by
the North Central Jurisdictional Conference. He served
eight years in the Minnesota Area. During 19()8-72 he
continued in active service in order to administer the Hong
Kong-Taiwan Area, preparing the conferences in both
regions for autonomy— self-directing, self-propagating, and
self-supporting Methodist groups. After retirement Bishop
NaU, with wife Frances, wrote five books.
Bishop Nail died Februaiy 21, 1989.
William Kenneth Pope
1901-1989
Hale, Missouri, is the birthplace of W. Kenneth Pope. He
was born on November 21, 1901, the son of William Mum-
ford and Victoria LaRue Pope. Kenneth attended Claren-
don College and then Southern Methodist University from
which he holds BA.. and B.D. degrees. In 1924 he became
pastor of the church In MUford, Texas, and in 1925 was
ordained deacon by Bishop James E. Dickey. He did two
years at Yale University Graduate School, was ordained
dder by Bishop John M. Moore, joined the Central Texas
Annual Conference and was appointed to First Church,
Breckenridge, Texas. Helater served thefoUowingappoint-
ments: First Church, Georgetown, Texas (1933-36); St.
Paul, Sprmgfidd, Missouri (1936-40); First Church, Austin,
Texas (1940-49); and First Church, Houston, Texas (1949-
60). Kenneth Pope was active in conference affairs
wherever he went, serving in many leadership positions. He
was elected to the General Conferences of 1952-60. He was
a member of the General Board of Education 1952-60,
served as secretary of the Commission to Study the Mmistr}'
1949-56, and wrote many artides for church publications.
In 1960, the South Central Jurisdictional Conference
dected W. Kenneth Pope to the episcopacy. He served the
Arkansas Area for a quadrennium and then the Dallas-Fort
Worth Area until his retirement in 1972. His honorary
degrees indude those from Southwestern University,
Hendrix College and Southern Methodist University. He
has been a trustee of numerous institutions.
Bishop Pope died June 26, 1989.
Paul Arthur Washburn
1911-1989
Paul was born in Aurora, IDinois, on March 31, 1911, son
of Eliot Arthur and Lena Buhmsen Washburn. After being
graduated from high school in his home town, Paul was a
teller and bookkeeper In a bank for three years. He then
attended North Ck;ntml College, receiving a B.A. in 1936;
during his last two years of college Paul served the Eppards
Point Evangelical Church in Pontiac, Illinois; he continued
here while he attended Evangelical Theological Seminary
(B.D. 1938).
Ordained both deacon and elder by Bishop George Edward
Epp, Paul Washburn participated in the union between the
Evangelical and the United Brethren Churches, serving
churches in Rockford (State Street Evangelical/St. John's
E.U.B.-1939-52) and Naperville (First E.U.B.-1952-62)-
both in Illinois. He then became executive secretary of the
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Commission on Church Union.
Paul A. Washburn was the first bishop of The United
Methodist Church, being consecrated in Dallas on April 22,
1968. He was assigned to the Minnesota Area for fourycars
and then administered the Chicago Area for eight years
until retirement in 1980. He is the author of The United
Methodist Primer and An Unfinished Church.
Bishop Washburn has been a tmstcc of numerous institu-
tions, holds several honorary degrees, and was president of
the General Board of Global Ministries 1972-76.
Bishop Washburn died May 6, 1989.
William McFerrin Stone
1913-1988
William McFerrin Stowe, son of John Joel and Myra Ander-
son McFerrin Stowe, was born in Franklin, Tennessee, on
Januarj' 28, 19 13. He received an A.B. from Hendrix CoDege
in 1932. a B.D. from Duke Divinity School in 1935, and a
Ph.D. from Boston University in 1938.
Mac Stowe was ordained deacon in 1937 by Bishop DuBose
and elder by Bishop A, Frank Smith in 1942. He served
pastorates in Alt; Loma, Te.xas (1938-40); Garden Villas
Church, Houston (1940-44); and thenjoined the staff of the
General Board of Education where he served until 1949
when appointed to First Church, Stillwater, Oklahoma. A
popular preacher, Dr. Stowe was at various times visiting
professor and special lecturer at Diff School of Theology,
Scarritt College, Boston University School of Theology,
Perkins School of Theology, Westminster Theological
Seminar^-, Graduate School of Religion at the University of
California, Gammon School of Theology. He was also active
in Oklahoma Conference programs as well as trustee of
numerous institutions. He was a delegate to the General
Conferences of 1956-64.
In 1951 Mac Stowe moved to St. Luke's Church in Ok-
lahoma City where he was pastor at the time of his election
to the episcopacj' in 1964 by the South Central Jurisdiction-
al Conference. Bishop Stowe was assigned to the Kansas
Area 1964-72 and the Dallas/Fort Worth Area 1972-80 at
which time he retired. He was Bishop-in-residence at
Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist Univer-
sity, 1980-88.
Bishop Stowe has been very active in the World Methodist
Council, most recently chairing the Program Committee
for the 1981 Conference in Hawaii Bishop Stowe was
chosen by his colleagues to give the Episcopal Address at
the 1980 General Conference. He is holder of numerous
honorary degrees and other honors He is the author otThe
Characteristics of Jesus, The Power of Paul, It All Began
with God, and If I Were a Pastor.
Bishop Stone died November 24, 1988.
Friedrich Wunderlich
1896-1990
Friedrich was born in Plauen, Saxony, Germany, on
January 23, 1896, son of Engdbert and Lydia Laemmlc
Wunderlich. He was named after his paternal grandfather,
the founder of the Methodist Church in eastern (Jermany.
Friedrich served with the German army in 1915-18 as he
did later in 1940-45.
Friedrich received a Ph.D. from Leipzig University in 1923,
was ordained by Bishop J. L.Nuelsen, and became secretary
of Christian education in the Methodist Church in Ger-
many. After seven yccu-s in this capacity. Dr. Wunderlich
was appointed pastor of a church in the densely populated
part of Hamburg known as "little Moscow".
On December 6, 1930, Friedrich Wunderlich and Maria
Straube were married. They had four children: Maria (Mrs.
Emanuele Mannarino), Gertraud (Mrs. Wolfgang Weber),
Greorg-all who became medical doctors-and Friedrich,
doctor of oceanography. Maria Wunderlich died on
Februarys, 1980.
In 1939 Dr. Wunderlich became Professor of Theology at
the Predigerseminar der Methodistenkirke in Frankfurt-
am-Mainandin 1948thePresidentof the seminary. During
theseyears. Dr. Wunderlich was active in the World Council
of Churches and other ecumenical organizations.
In 1953 the Central Conference in Germany elected Dr.
Wunderlich as bishop for the Methodist Church in Eastern
and Western Germany that he administered for fifteen
yesu-s until his retirement in 1968. On the death of Bishop
Odd Hagen in 170 Bishop Wunderlich was recalled to active
service and supervised the Stockholm Area until the elec-
tion of Bishop Borgen. From 1970-72 he was the repre-
sentative of the World Methodist Council in the Geneva
Office.
Bishop Wunderlich holds honorary degrees from DePauw
University, Birmingham-Southern College, and Baldwin-
Wallace College. He is the author ot Methodists Linldng
Two Continents, Gott Gibt Sein Volk Nicht Auf and Chris-
tus vorAllem. Friedrich Wunderlich ein Brucltenbauer Got-
tes [God's bridge builder] is a 1982 biography written by
Karl Heinz Voigt.
Bishop Wunderlich died July 9, 1990.
Daily Report
Daily Christian Advocate
THE GENERAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Louisville, Kentucky
Tuesday, May 5th, 1992
Vol. 4 No. 1
Delegates Will Handle 2,433 Proposals
General Conference delegates will deal with 2,433
proposals sent by 9,500 individuals, groups churches or
agencies. And, if computers function properly, these pe-
titions should be processed in record speed.
In spite of the fact there are 228 fewer petitions than
last quadrennium, and in spite of speedier processes, in-
cluding automatic tallying of votes and computerized
petition preparation, veteran delegates still expect the
comparatively leisurely debates and processes of the
first week will be followed by hurried consideration and
parliamentary shortcuts in the second week.
Most Popular Topics
Most petitioners want to make some change in the
Book of Discipline, and paragraphs receiving the most
attention are paras. 71, 906 and 402.
Agenda
Tuesday, May 5
8:30
a.m.
Calendar Com. Organizes
Orientation of delegates from
Outside the U.S.A.
9:00
a.m.
Training of Marshalls and Pages
9:15
a.m.
Correlation and Editorial Revision
Com. Orginizes
9:30
a.m.
Presiding Officers Com. Organizes
Courtesies and Privileges
Committee Organizes
9:45
a.m.
Credentials Com. Organizes
Com. of Journal Organizes
10:30
a.m.
Joint Training Session of Agenda,
Calendar, Presiding Officers &
Editorial Revision Com.
1:30
p.m.
Holy Communion
2:45
p.m.
Organization of the Conference
4:30
p.m.
Organization of Legislative Com.
7:45
p.m.
Hymn Sing
8:15
p.m.
Episcopal Address; Bishop
C. Dale White, New York Area
The Ministry Committee will field the highest num-
ber of petetions (546), followed by the General/Judicial
Administration Committee (312). ^
All Petitions Printed
Delegates may find their work a little easier this
year as they will be able to read the essence of all peti-
tions in two advsmced editions of the Daily Christian
Advocate (DCA). In past conferences only a portion of
the petitions was printed; the remaining petitions were
read to the legislative committees.
Delegates are reminded, however, that only the es-
sence of the petitions are printed. Rationale for re-
quested changes are not printed as explanations are
frequently lengthy and sometime include appended in-
formation from other sources. However, each legislative
committee will, as always, deal with the original peti-
tion.
The decision to print all petitions, including those
from local churches and individuals is the result of ac-
tion by the 1988 General Conference requesting copies
of all petitions to be given to every member of a legisla-
tive committee dealing with the items.
As the Commission on General Conference wrestled
with the possibility of providing over 100 members of
various committees with thousands of sheets of paper,
they foresaw a nightmare of loose papers and an expen-
sive copying bill. Commission members concluded that
it would be less expensive and more helpful to put out a
sepeirate volume of the DCA with edited petitions from
individuals, local churches, and groups.
All petitions are now treated in the same manner;
rationales are deleted from requests to change the Dis-
cipline, and reasons for requesting resolutions are ab-
breviated.
(continued Page 3)
May 5, 1992
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Office of the Governor
Brereton c Jones
Governor
GREETINGS:
The Capitol
700 Capital Avemue
Frankfort d0601
(502I 564-261 1
Louisville and the Commonwealth of Kentucky take pride in welcoming the 1992
General Conference of the United Methodist Church.
We trust you will find our meeting facilities and hospitality so expansive that you may
never want to meet anywhere else.
Commonwealth Convention Center, where you are meeting, contains 200,000 square
feet and is within walking distance of 3,000 of the city's 10,000 hotel and motel rooms.
You will find Louisville just right — large enough to offer the best in cultural and
entertainment advantages, yet small enough to make you feel cozy and comfortable
because everything you want is conveniently located. And our skyline is highlighted by
many beautiful churches.
We want to do all we can to please you, partly because we have a reputation to uphold
— Louisville ranks in the top 10 cities in America in convention and trade show
attendance.
Our Administration is placing strong emphasis on strengthening the family unit though
improved education and children and family services. We depend on strong support from
our churches in this regard. Your presence is an added boost to this effort.
Kentuckians are also pleased that the Presbyterian Church. (U.S.A.) has chosen
Louisville as the consolidated site for its national headquarters. This has contributed to
the high moral tone as well as the revitalized economy of Louisville's downtown area.
It is a joy to receive you and the glad tidings you bring with you.
With best regards, I arj
Sincerely,
Brereton C. Jones
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/H
Daily Christian Advocate
Daily Christian Advocate is published in several advance
and daily editions, except Sunday, during sessions of the
1992 General Conference of The United Methodist Church by
The United Methodist Publishing House, P.O. Box 801, Nash-
ville, TN 37202.
Staff
J. Richard Peck Editor
Keith Kendall Associate Editor
Richard Street Composition Editor
How General
Conference Works
Greneral Conference convenes
every four years and is the top pol-
icy-making body of The United
Methodist Church. The Discipline
states that no person or organiza-
tion except the General Confer-
ence "has authority to spesik
officially" for the denomination
(Paragraph 610).
Meeting sites for General Con-
ference are rotated among the
church's five jurisdictions in the
United States. The 1984 General
Conference was in Baltimore,
Maryland, and in St. Louis, Mis-
souri, in 1988. The 1996 General
Conference will meet in Denver,
Colorado.
Each annual conference is enti-
tled to a minimum of two delegates.
Beyond that minimum, the number
of delegates per conference is deter-
mined by the number of lay and
clergy members within that confer-
ence. Of the U.S. delegations, Vir-
ginia is the largest with thirty-two
members. The largest Central Con-
ference delegation is Central Zaire,
with twelve members. Eight voting
delegates represent Methodist
churches that are related to The
United Methodist Church through
concordats. For more information
on delegates and delegations, see
page 10.
Members of the Council of Bish-
ops attend General Conference but
do not vote and cannot speak with-
out permission from the delegates.
A bishop presides at each plenary
session. Each member of the Coun-
cil of Bishops usually serves during
one morning, afternoon, or evening
session. All bishops — active and re-
tired — attend the entire conference.
General Conferences have sev-
eral purposes. One is to revise The
Book of Discipline, the book of
church law for The United Method-
ist Church. General Conferences
also adopt statements of "Social
Daily Edition Vol. 4
Principles" and resolutions on vari-
ous current moral, social, public pol-
icy, and economic issues. Approving
plans and budgets for church wide
programs for the next four years
also occupies General Conference
time and energy.
Primary sources of legislation for
the General Conference are peti-
tions and proposals from church
agencies and organizations. Any in-
dividual member or official body
within The United Methodist
Church can submit a petition for
legislative action.
All petitions are printed in the
Advance Daily Christian Advocate.
The Advance DCA also lists the
eleven 1992 legislative committees,
which receive, approve, amend,
combine, or disapprove petitions for
recommendation to the full body of
General Conference.
The United Methodist Ghuhcii
LOUlSvtlLC AREA
PROFESSIONAL TOWERS SUITE 2SA
40I0 DURONT CIRCLE
Louisville, Kentucky .loaoy
HoDRMT 11 Spain
Dear Dclegales and Friends of the 1992 General Conference of the United
Methodist Church,
Welcome to Louisville and to the Louisville Annual Conference We have
been planning for your visit and arc anxiously awaiting your arrival Hundreds of
our people serving on more than 40 committees are working lo make your time
here a pleasant and rewarding experience As the host Conference, we want lo
care for your every need. We want you to also know th.-il our people are praving
regularly for each of you by name. What you do here could impact the entire
world for Jesus Christ. You honor us by meeting in our Conference
It will be apparent when you arrive in Kentucky thai the Commonwealth
is celebrating its Bi-Ccnlcnnial. We arc 200 years old and take much pride in our
remarkable history. Before Kentucky was an "official" slate, however. Francis
Asbury had already established preaching places throughout this region. Many of
our United Methodist Churches have already celebrated Ihcii Bi-Ccntennial, and
others arc near. Kentucky was a fertile soil for the gospel that came across the
mountains, and the people here have continued in their deep commitment to the
Christian faith. Your visit with us will be another mile-stone in the church history
of this region.
The General Church has met in Louisville before. The history of the
General Conferences meeting here reveal that they have never been just
"maintenance" gathering. (The marker in front of the Convention Center where we
will be meeting will attest to this.) It is our fervent hope and prayer that this will
be the time in Louisville when the Church moves out in unity and might lo
address the spiritual needs of the world.
Welcome to Louisville!
SiflEerely,
Robert H Spain
(proposals from page 1)
New System for
Processing Legislation
As delegates start to work on these petitions tomor-
row, they will find a new operating system in place.
In previous years, a legislative committee would: 1)
act on petitions; 2) send them to a typing pool; 3) check,
sign and send the typed copies to a calendar secretary
who would organize them and assign calendar mem-
bers. Copy would finally be sent to the DCA where it
would be typeset.
This year, a recorder will be present in every legisla-
tive committee. Recorders will have all the petitions in
their computers, and they will input the legislation as it
is passed by the committee.
Committee officers will subsequently receive a copy
of the proposals exactly as they will appear in the DCA.
Committee officers will then check DCA copy instead of
a typewritten copy. *■
As a result, there should be fewer keystrokes, in-
creased processing speed, and greater accuracy. Com-
mittee officers will be trained in the new process
meetings this evening at 6 p.m.
May 5, 1992
DAVID L. ARMSTRONG
County JuOge'E'ecuiwe
JEFFERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY JUDGE/EXECUTIVE
May 3, 1992
Jeflereon Coonfy
Counhouse
Lousvite. KY 40202
(502)62&«161
To Our Honored Guests:
Greetings to the United Methodist Church General Conference.
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Jefferson County,
and extend every courtesy to you and your families.
I hope that your convention is fruitful and that your stay
in our county is long remembered for the hospitalities we offer.
You will find that our community combines modern conveniences
with traditional amenities, blending the best of the past and
present.
If my office can offer any assistance to you during your
stay, please do not hesitate to call on us. We are always ready
to make new friends in Jefferson County.
Sincerely,
-ry^
David L. Armstrcya^- —
Jefferson County Judge/Executive
An EquaJ Opportunrlv Employe'
Announcements
Announcements made orally or
by projection are restricted to the of-
ficial operation of the General Con-
ference and its legislative and
administrative committees. Other
announcements by groups (no indi-
vidual messages) can be taken to
the DC A office (Room 116) by 3:00
p.m. on the day before the an-
nouncement is to be printed in the
DCA.
Special Needs
Persons requiring wheelchairs or
special transportation to hotels may
contact the Information Booth in
the lobby of the Convention Center.
Sections of the hall have been set
aside for persons with handicapping
conditions. Marshals will be pleased
to direct those requiring such seat-
ing to the appropriate sections.
Everyday Details
Mail Today
Interpretation
Equipment
Foreign-language receivers may
be checked out fi"om the local com-
mittee in the Show Office off the
North Lobby of the Convention
Center.
Lost & Found
Lost and Found is located in the
Information Booth in the lobby of
the Convention Center.
Do you need to mail a letter or
buy some stamps? For your conven-
ience, a post office is located in the
ticket office off the North Lobby of
the Convention Center. It will be
open Monday through Friday fi-om
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Messages
There is a bulletin board located
next to the Information Center in
the lobby of the Convention Center.
Messages wiU be posted on this bul-
letin board.
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Food Service
Cafeteria food service for dele-
gates and visitors will be available
each day (except Sunday, May 11)
in Hall C of the Convention Center.
Continental breakfast wiU be
served from 7:30 a.m. until 11:00
a.m. Sweet rolls, doughnuts, juices,
fresh fruit, and beverages will be
available.
Lunch will be served trom 11:00
a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hot entree, cold
sandwiches, and assorted salads
will be available.
In addition, concession stands
will be open at various times dur-
ing the conference to serve the con-
ference attendees.
Emergency Information
The First Aid Room in the Con-
vention Center is located off the
North Lobby. It is open each day
from 8:30 a.m. until closing in the
evenings. The First Aid Room is
staffed by a registered nurse and a
qualified physician who are volun-
teers from Louisville United Meth-
odist churches. After hours, persons
with medical needs may call Dr. C.
Kenneth Peters, family physician,
at 481-0809. For after-hour medical
emergencies call 911 and ask for
transportation to the Methodist
Evangelical Hospital emergency
room, located in the heart of the
city near the hotels where delegates
and visitors are housed.
JERRV E ABRAMSON
di>^<t
City of Louis\'iIle
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
801 W Jefferson Street ■ Louisville KY 40202-2728
(502) 62S 3061
May 3, 1992
To All in Attendance
United Methodist Church General Conference
Dear Friends:
As Mayor of Louisville, 1 take great pleasure in
welcoming you to Louisville. We are very proud to serve as
host city for the United Methodist Church General Conference
and extend to you our finest in Kentucky hospitality.
While you are visiting, I encourage you to experience
some of the many sites and pleasures that make Louisville a
great American city. You can cruise the Ohio River on
Louisville's historic steamboat, the Belle of Louisville or
enjoy lunch or dinner on a floating restaurant. Our downtown
is a blend of historic buildings and exciting new
architecture. I invite you to experience the IMAX (maximum
image) theatre at the Museum of History and Science located on
historic West Main Street. Another action film can be found
at the Kentucky Derby Musei-jn at Churchill Downs, where you can
watch your favorite Kentucky Derby race! And be sure and
catch a ride on the vintage-style Toonerville II Trolley
located along famous Fourth Avenue. Don't forget to
experience the Louisville Zoo!
Once again, a warm welcome to Louisville. > We are glad
you are here and hope you Mirrr\visit us of$^n. /'
incerely/
Looking for thing* to do in Louisville? This giraffe is among the
more than 900 animals at the Louisville Zoo. For information on
more things to see and do in and around Louisrille, see page*
21-24.
May 5, 1992
Instructions for Expense Reimbursement
The chairperson of each delegation received an
envelope containing travel expense vouchers for each
member of the delegation today.
Please read carefully the instructions related to al-
lowable expenses as shown on the reverse side of the
travel expense voucher. Any questions should be di-
rected to the treasurer's office in the Conference Room
on the mezzanine level.
Have these travel-expense vouchers completed
promptly and returned to the chairperson of the delega-
tion for approval. The chairperson should deliver all ap-
proved vouchers in the delivery envelope to the
treasurer's office by Wednesday May 6, before the eve-
ning session begins. The travel expense checks, in ac-
cordance with approved travel expense vouchers, will
be delivered to the chairperson of each annual confer-
ence delegation on Friday, May 8.
Check Cashing
All checks issued for travel expense or per-diem ex-
pense will be written on Liberty National Bank and can
be cashed at the bank with proper identification. Upon
receiving approval in the treasvu-er's office, delegates'
and reserve delegates' personal checks up to $100.00
may be cashed at Liberty National Bank. The bank is
open Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Fri-
day 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The bank is located at 416
West Jefferson across the street firom the Convention
Center. Information concerning the cashing of travel,
per-diem expense, or personal checks is available in the
treasurer's office, Conference Room, mezzanine level.
Per-Diem Vouchers Available May 11
Per-diem expense vouchers will be distributed to the
chairperson of each delegation on Monday, May 11. The
chairperson should deliver all approved vouchers in the
delivery envelope to the treasurer's office by Wednes-
day, May 13, 10:00 a.m. Checks for per-diem expense, in
accordance with approved per-diem expense-vouchers,
will be delivered to the chairperson of each delegation
by Friday, May 15, before the close of the conference.
Badges Identify Groups
You can identify many of the people at General Conference by the colors
of their badges.
» White & Red: Delegates
White & Light Blue: United Methodist bishops
White & Purple: Judicial Council
White & Dark Blue: Commission on the General Conference
White & Green: General secretaries of boards and agencies
Blue & Dark Blue: Local committee
Canary & Red: Marshals and pages
Green & Dark Green: Reserve delegates
Buff& Brown: General Council on Finance and Administration
Pink & Dark Blue: Staff of general boards and agencies
Ivory & Brown: Ecumenical representatives
Ivory & Light Blue: Spouses of bishops
Ivory & Purple: Spouses of Judicial Council
Ivory & Dark Blue: Spouses of Commission on the General Conference
Sand & Brown: News media
Episcopal and Lay
Addresses Available
on Audio or Videotape.
Order at Booth
in the UM
Publishing House
Display
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Bishop C. Dale White to Dehver Episcopal Address
Dr. C. Dale White, bishop of the New York Area,
will deliver the traditional "State of the Church" epis-
copal address this evening at 8:16 p.m.
Prior to his election as bishop, Bishop White was a
district superintendent in the Southern New England
Conference from 1971 to 1976. He served as director of
program for the denomination's Division of Temperance
and General Welfare of the General Board of Christian
Social Concerns, headquartered in Washington, DC,
from 1961 to 1965. He then became associate general
secretary of that agency (now Church and Society) and
served until 1968.
Bishop White served as pastor at Calvary Methodist
Church in Newport, Rhode Island (1948-1951); Hing-
ham Methodist Church, in Hingham, Massachusetts
(1951-1954); Stoughton Methodist Church in Stoughton,
Massachusetts (1954-1961); and East Greenwich United
Methodist Church in East Greenwich, Rhode Island
(1968-1971).
Bishop White left the general church agency staff
and returned to the local church (1968) because he be-
lieved the local church to be "a vital action center for
the Christian gospel." Bishop White noted that it didn't
take long working at the national level to realize that
the credibility of one's Christian witness on national
legislative issues depended upon authentic social and
ethical witness at the local church level, as well as on
"an informed, alert, and open grassroots constituency."
Bishop White was consecrated a bishop in 1976 in
Bridgeport, Connecticut. He served the New Jersey
Area for eight years. In July, 1984 he was assigned to
the New York Area.
Bishop White received his BA. degree from UM-af-
the local church is
**a vital action center
for the Christian gospeV
filiated Momingside College in Sioux City, Iowa. He
earned his S.T.B. and Ph.D. degrees irova Boston Uni-
versity.
Bishop White has published over 150 articles, pam-
phlets, and curriculum units. He has written primarily
on issues that bring together insights from the fields of
ethics, psychology, and theology. He was editor of Dia-
BUhop C. Dale White of the New York episcopal area will preaent
the episcopal address this evening at 8:16 p.ni.
logue in Medicine and Theology (Abingdon, 1968), and
for seven years, he wrote a column called 'Teens" in
the denomination's magazines Together and United
Methodist Today.
Bishop White has traveled throughout Eastern
Europe and the former Soviet Union. In the 1960s, he
was a delegate to the United Nation's Population Con-
ference in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. He was a lecturer at
the 1967 International Church and Society Conference
in Freudenstadt, Germany. He was also a delegate to
the 1972 and 1976 General Conferences. Among his
honors, he received the Distinguished Alumnus Award
firom Boston University.
Bishop White is a member of the General Board of
Global Ministries, the national board of Bread for the
World, and the board of Religion in American Life. He
also serves on the boards of trustees of Morristown Col-
lege, Drew University, and Brooklyn Methodist Hospi-
tal.
In 1985, Bishop White served on a bishops' hearing
panel in Washington, DC, on "The Nuclear Crisis and
the Pursuit of Peace." In 1986, he co-authored a pas-
toral letter of the United Methodist Council of Bishops
entitled, "In Defense of Creation: The Nuclear Crisis
and a Just Peace."
Bishop White was bom in Sac City, Iowa. He and his
wife, Gwendolyn Ruth, have six children.
— Thomas J. Tozer
May 5, 1992
Daily Worship Services to Include Guest Choirs
Each day during the General Conference worship
services will highlight morning and afternoon hours.
Beginning on Wednesday, May 6, each guest choir wiU
sing gathering music at 8:15 a.m. before the 8:30 morn-
ing worship service. Members of the Council of Bishops
will be preaching during these services. Afternoon wor-
ship, in the sanctuary of Trinity United Methodist
Church, south of the Convention Center on Third
Street, will feature messages by selected United Meth-
odist Pastors beginning at 2:30 p.m. following a pre-
service concert by the day's guest choir at 2:00 p.m.
These schedule for these services is as follows:
Tuesday, May 5
1:00 p.m. Concert: Chancel Choir, First UMC, Dallas, Texas
Ronald Kauffmann, Director
1:30 pjn. Holy Commuxiion and Memorial Service
Preacher: Bishop Emilio J. M. de Carvalho of Angola
Liturgist: Bishop Joseph H. Yeakel
7:30 p.m. Pre-service music by First UMC, Dallas
7:45 p jn. Hymn Sing featuring a service of Methodist
hymnody
Wednesday, May 6
8:16 a.m Concert: Choir of Apache, Oklahoma UMC
Ms. Penny J. Perry, Director
8:30 a.m. Morning Worship
Preacher: Bishop Louis W. Schowengerdt
Liturgists: Dr. William Hutchinson and Reverend Jo
Carr
2:00 p.m. Concert: Choir of Apache, Oklahoma UMC
2:30 p.m. Afternoon Worship
Preacher: Dr. Manfred W. Marquardt-Reutlingen,
West Germany
Liturgist: Dr. Erika Welti, Zurich, Switzerland
Thursday, May 7
8:15 a.m. Concert: Celebration Ringers, St. James UMC,
Little, Rock eind Junaluska '91 Ringers from the
Fellowship of United Methodists in Worship, Music
and the Other Arts. G. Felix Thompson, Director
8:30 a.m. Morning Worship
Preacher: Bishop Felton E. May
Liturgist: Phyllis Elizabeth May
2:00 pjn. Pre-Service Concert: Junaluska '91 Ringers
2:30 pjn. Afternoon Worship
Preacher: Reverend J. Jeannette' Cooper, Newark,
Ohio
Liturgist: Don W. Mendenhall, Des Moines, Iowa
Friday, May 8
8:15 a.m. Concert: Spirit Wind, Northwest Texas Conference
Youth Choir
Bert Bostic and Jon Johnson, Directors
8:30 a.m. Morning Worship
Preacher: Bishop Ernest A. Fitzgerald
Liturgist: Reverend D. Randall Williamson, Atljuita,
Georgia
2:00 p.m. Pre-Service Concert - Spirit Wind Youth Choir
2:30 p.m. Afternoon Worship
Preacher: Dr. Peter D. Weaver, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania
Liturgist: Mrs. Shirley Parris, Brooklyn, New York
Saturday, May 9
8:15 a.m. Concert: Sanctuary Choir, Shepherd of the Hills
UMC, Sim City West, Arizona.
John Dorch, Director 8
8:30 a.m. Morning Worship
Preacher: Bishop Ruediger R. Minor
Liturgist: Edward Puslecki, Warsaw, Poland
2:00 p.m. Pre-Service Concert: Shepherd of the Hills Choir
2:30 p.m. Afternoon Worship
Preacher: Reverend Kirbyjon Caldwell, Houston,
Texas
Liturgist: W. E. (Buddy) Arnold, North Little Rock,
Arkansas
Monday, May 11
8:15 a jn. Concert: Philander Smith College Choir, Little
Rock, Arkansas
Stephen Hayes, Director
8:30 ajn. Morning Worship
Preacher: Bishop Elias Galvan
2:00 p.m. Pre-Service Concert: Philander Smith Choir
2:30 p.m. Afternoon Worship
Preacher: Reverend Barbara E. Harper, Birmingham,
Alabama
Litxu-gist: Rachel Dickson Cheek, Athens, Tennessee
Tuesday, May 12
8:15 a.m. Concert: Credo - Young Adult Choir, Tallin,
Estonia 8
8:30 a.m. Morning Worship - Ecumenical Service
Preacher: Bishop Vinton R. Anderson, AME Church
2:00 p.m. Pre^ervice Concert: Estonian Young Adult Choir
2:30 p.m. Afternoon Worship
Preacher: Reverend Mark Trotter, Sjm Diego,
California
Liturgist: Lois C. Seifert, Claremont, California
Wednesday, May 13
8:15 a.m. Concert: Sister Spirit, Clergywomen's Quartet
8:30 a.m. Morning Worship
Preacher: Bishop Melvin G. T^llbert
Liturgist: Reverend Peter Chen, San Jose, California
2:00 p.m. Pre-Service Concert: Sister Spirit
2:30 p.m. Afternoon WorshipP U UP
Preacher: Reverend Joseph Chrispin Renner, Sierra
Leone, West Africa
Liturgist: Doris J. Rudy, Evemston, Illinois
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Thursday, May 14
8:16 ajn. Concert: Chancel Choir, First UMC, Pittsburg,
Kansas
Susan Marchant, Director
8:30 ajn. Morning Worship
Preacher: Bishop Sharon Brown Christopher
2:00 p jn. Pre^ervice Concert: First UMC Choir, Pittsburg,
Kansas
2:30 p jn. Afternoon Worship
Preacher: Dr. Jerome King Del Pino, Winchester,
Massachusetts
Liturgist: Mrs. Barbara Jantz, Diincan, Oklahoma
Friday, May 15
8:16 ajn. Concert: Chancel Choir, St. Paul UMC, Louisville,
Kentucky
Michael Beattie, Director
8:30 a.m. Morning Worship
Preacher: Bishop Edsel A. Ammons
10:00 p.mClosing Worship Service (Convention Center)
Liturgist: Bishop Thomas Bangura
Dallas Choir to Lead Opening Service
The 100-member Chancel Choir of First United Methodist Church, Dallas, will be leading the two opening day General Conference
•ervioes. Their pre-servloe concert begins at 1:00 p.m. They will also sing at 7:80 p.m. this evening before the 7:46 Hymn Sing.
Leading the opening day worship services is the
Chancel Choir of First United Methodist Church, Dal-
las, Texas. The Music and Arts Ministry of First
United Methodist Church, Dallas, is blessed by aboun-
dant and diverse talents shared by over 360 partici-
pants. The Chancel Choir is the core of the church's
Music and Arts Ministries which includes a graded chil-
drens choir program, handbell choirs, recitals, plays,
the Kesheth Dancers, and many other programs. They
present over 100 anthems, a large-scale musical, sea-
sonal concerts £ind three m^or works annually. They
have sung under the leadership of some of the world's
most dynamic conductors including John Rutter, Lloyd
Pfautsch, Jane Marshall, and Dave Brubeck. The choir
is under the direction of Ronald E. Kauffmann, Director
of Music and Arts Ministries. Mr. KaufEinan, a native
of Elkhart, Indiana, received his undergraduate degree
from the University of Evnasville and his Master of
Music degree from Southern Methodist University.
Kauf&nann is a member of ASCAP, the Amercian Cho-
ral Directors Association, the AGEHR, and the Fellow-
ship of United Methodists in Worship, Music and the
Other Arts and has over 80 choral, insturmental and
handbell compositions in print and contributed brass
arrangements to the United Methodist HymnaL Eliza-
beth Soderstrom, Organist, has served this congrega-
tion since 1949. In over forty years of service she has
made four senior pastors look good and has trained five
directors of Music. She also plays for many other musi-
cal events in the Dallas area. Rebecca Gruber, also a
graduate of Southern Methodist University is the Asso-
ciate Director of Music Ministries. Richard Owen, As-
sistant Organist, is currently a candidate for the
Master of Sacred Music Program at Southern Methodist
University where he studies with Robert Anderson.
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May 5, 1992
A Profile of the 1992 General Conference Delegates
A total of 998 delegates were elected to attend this
session. Eight hundred and eighty-two delegates come
from conferences in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The Cen-
tral Conferences (Africa, Europe, and the Philippines)
sent 108 delegates. Eight delegates have come from
other autonomous Methodist churches (churches with
which The United Methodist Church has formal ties
through concordats) in Great Britain, the Caribbean
and the Americas, and Mexico.
The gain in delegates from the Central Conferences
(outside the U.S.) reflects a relative increase in the per-
centage of United Methodists in those conferences.
Church membership outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico
increased to more than one million, while the U.S. total
dipped to about 8.9 million.
Women make up 30.3 percent of the total 998-mem-
ber General Conference delegation. Women make up
34.4 percent (303) of the total U.S. and Puerto Rico dele-
gation, an increase from 33.5 percent in 1988. Al-
though there is a slight decrease of women lay
delegates (from 52 percent in 1988 to 50.3 percent in
1992), the present percentage of women clergy dele-
gates (18.4 percent) increased significantly over the last
fovu- years (15.1 percent in 1988) and has more than
doubled over the last eight years (8.9 percent in 1984).
The drop in the number of laywomen elected cut the
overall gain in women delegates to about 1 percent
above 1988. Even with the decline, however, women
outnumber men among the lay delegates by 0.3 percent.
Fifteen of the 72 U.S. conference delegations will be
headed by women in 1992. Southwest Texas and West-
em North Carolina delegations elected women first in
both lay and clergy delegations. The Western New York
lay delegation is comprised totally of women.
The number of racial/ethnic delegates elected in-
creased slightly more than 1 percent from 1988. Ra-
cial/ethnic delegates make up 17.9 percent of the 1992
total, up from 16.7 percent in 1988. A breakdown of
delegates by racial/ethnic background shows: Cauca-
sian, 82.1 percent (724 delegates); African- American,
12.6 percent (111 delegates); Asiem-Americem, 2.7 per-
cent (24 delegates); and Native American, 0.9 percent (8
delegates). In what is believed to be a first, the Oregon-
Idaho Conference elected a Native American woman,
Carol CoUey, to head its delegation.
A breakdown by jurisdiction revesds: Southeastern,
270 delegates or 30.6 percent of the total, with 27.8 per-
cent being women; North Central, 196 delegates or 22.2
percent of the tot£il delegation, with 38.3 percent being
women; Northeastern, 176 delegates or 20 percent of
the total, with 41.5 percent being women; South Cen-
tral, 172 delegates or 19.5 percent of the total, with 27.9
percent being women; and Western, 68 delegates or 7.7
percent of the total, with the highest proportion of
women delegates at 47.1 percent.
Approximately 210 of the 441 clergy delegates and
225 lay delegates elected for 1992 were not 1988 dele-
gates. The number of new clergy delegates is slightly
lower and the number of new lay delegates is slightly
higher than in 1988.
The longest-serving lay delegate in LouisviUe wUl be
Red Bond of the Memphis Conference, first elected in
1960. John M. Thomas of the South Indiana Conference
was a delegate first in 1964.
Among clergy, Charles A. Sayre of the Southern
New Jersey Conference was elected in 1964. Even
though he is retired, Sayre is the delegate head at this
1992 legislative gathering.
Retired Bishop Nolan B. Harmon, 99, of Atlanta,
holds the longest current attendance record at General
Conference, beginning with the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, in 1930 as a delegate from Virginia.
Conference officials will need to check closely to
make sure that one bishop and his brother are seated
correctly. Bishop Thomas B. Stockton (Richmond Area)
and his identical twin, Richard, a member of the West>
em North Carolina lay delegation, will be in atten-
dance. Brothers Bishop William B. Oden (Louisiana
Area) and Tal Oden, a lay delegate from the Oklahoma
Conference, will also be present.
Pastors John Hamish (Detroit Conference) and
James Harnish (Florida Conference) are a second set of
twins bound for Louisville. Both also served in 1988.
At least three clergy-spouse combinations — Warren
and Mary Ebinger (Baltimore Conference), Robert and
Elizabeth Sweet (Southern New England Conference),
and Eugene and Emily Ann Zimmerman (Florida Con-
ference) — will attend.
The average-size delegation from the United States
and Puerto Rico is six clergy and six laity. The Virginia
Conference will have the largest, 32, with the West
Ohio Conference next with 30, and the Western North
Carolina and Florida conferences with 28 delegates
each.
Central Zaire will have the largest delegation from
the Central Conferences with 12 members.
— Thomas J. Tozer
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Ruby Galloway Parish to Deliver Laity Address
"Serving God in Our Private Lives and Public Re-
sponsibilities — Connecting Faith and Action" will be
the theme for tomorrow's Laity Address. Ruby Gallo-
way Parish will present the address at 9:00 a.m. at the
convention center.
A resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Parish brings a
wealth of experiences to her presentation. She has been
a member of The United Methodist Church since she
was nine years old in "wondei-ful Delight, Arkansas."
She is active in her local church, Boston Avenue, as an
adult Sunday school teacher, member of the worship
commission, and co-chair for Christian Personhood in
United Methodist Women.
Parish connects her faith with action in many ways
in the community of Tulsa. She serves as a board mem-
ber of United Methodist Cooperative Ministries, an
agency working to reduce the number of persons becom-
ing homeless in Tulsa County.
In 1972 Parish's husband came home from his work
as a medical doctor and told her about the death of a
baby girl whose mother had battered her against the
wall. In response, Parish called together twenty-two
people to study the problem of child abuse. Por five
months they did research, held workshops, and explored
ways to start a program to help parents who were "los-
ing their cool with their kids." Prom those beginnings
grew the Parent Child Center of Tulsa, now a United
Way organization with thirty-one professional staff and
many volunteers. The center offers education, medical
care through family support clinics, daycare and foster
care, and counseling and support services for the treat-
ment and prevention of child abuse. Parish continues to
volunteer at the center as a facilitator for a Life Skills
group for parents.
Por the past twelve years, Parish has served as a Lis-
tener at Resonance, a women's growth center in Tulsa.
During listening sessions, she offers a one-on-one car-
ing, nurturing presence for women to explore, reorder,
£md regain confidence in their lives. Parish has also
conducted workshops on spiritual growth and has
served as a moderator for the American Institute of Dis-
cussion.
Parish has been a certified mediator with the Tulsa
Municip^^ Court system's Early Settlement program. In
her work as a mediator for formal, out-of-court hear-
ings, she meets with parties who come together for face-
to-face negotiations.
Ruby Galloway Fariah of Tulsa, Oklahoma, will present the laity
address Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m.
A police chaplain since 1986 with the Tulsa Police
Department, Parish offers pastoral care to police per-
sonnel and community members in crisis. Chaplain
Parish carries a police radio in order to respond to calls
at the scenes of accidents, suicides, crisis interventions,
dead-on-arrival situations, and disasters. She has been
involved particularly with families in which no church
or community support systems exist.
The path to presenting the Laity Address began for
Parish last year. Her manuscript was among 284 manu-
scripts submitted. Porty-six manuscripts were then se-
lected for a second screening by a ten-member
committee. Pour finalists made oral presentations in
February to the annual meeting of the National Asso-
ciation of Annual Conference Lay Leaders. Three
judges selected Parish fix)m among the finalists.
Parish is married to Joseph Key Parish, a retired
medical doctor. They have three children: Kent, a medi-
cal doctor; Karen, a clergyperson; and Jessica, a cler-
gyperson.
—Keith H. Kendall
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May 5. 1992
Women's Role Controversial 100 Years Ago
A hundred years ago, the question of whether
women could officially represent predecessor bodies of
The United Methodist Church was an issue as contro-
versial as the homosexuality debate today.
At its 1892 General Conference, the Methodist Prot-
estant Church — smallest of the Methodist bodies — ar-
gued for two days over whether four women elected as
delegates by their conferences should be seated.
Complicating the issue was that one woman,
Eugenia St. John of Kansas, had been ordained an elder
by her conference in 1889, despite the fact that clergy-
women lacked of&cial recognition.
But, as St. John herself pointed out during General
Conference debate, "The great question of the future is
whether you will have the power to conquer the forces
of sin, and 1 tell you it will need every woman that can
be found to stand side by side with the good-minded
men In this work if the church is to be triumphant."
In the end, St. John and the other women were tri-
umphant too. With a vote of 77-48, Conference dele-
gates decided to seat them — the first time women were
so recognized by a United Methodist predecessor de-
nomination. This General Conference also voted to re-
move the word obey fi-om a woman's marriage vow.
Their United Brethren sisters were soon to follow. Of
the 52 lay delegates seated for the first time at the 1893
United Brethren in Christ General Conference, two
were women. They gained strength quickly, with 24
women delegates in 1905.
Evangelical women, however, were not seated until
the time of merger with the United Brethren in 1946.
According to a paper on "Laity Rights jmd Leader-
ship" by William T. Noll, published in Women in New
Worlds: Historical Perspectives on the Weskyan Tradi-
tions, the Women's Foreign Missionary Society (WFMS)
was key to the Methodist Protestant women's success.
All four of the women seated as delegates in 1892 had
been active in the society. St. John was a founder of the
Kansas branch. Melissa M. Bonnet, a returned mission-
ary firom Japan, had organized local chapters in West
Virginia. Mrs. M.J. Morgan was an organizer and offi-
cer of the Indiana branch of the WFMS. A.E. Murphy
was treasurer of the Iowa Conference board of missions.
WFMS was formed in 1879 and cooperated with the
Methodist Protestant Church Board of Missions to send
its first missionary, Harriet Brittan, to Japan in 1880.
The General Conference that same year confirmed the
society's independent status.
But, according to Noll, "the tensions developing over
Methodist Protestant women's new self-assertion and
competence burst loose at the 1884 General Confer-
Women Delegates Today
Women represent 34.4 percent of the delegates at
the 1992 General Conference.
Barbara Campbell, an assistant general secretary
with the Women's Division of the Board of Global
Ministries, pointed out that, particularly with clergy-
women delegates, "the growth in the past ten or
twelve years is really astronomical."
However, Cecelia Long, general secretariat mem-
ber of the church's Commission on the Status and
Role of Women, noted that the 1992 women's delega-
tion is not at the same percentage level as the de-
nomination's approximately 60 percent women
membership figures. "There is work to do to bring
women into full and equal participation as delegates
to the General Conference," she said.
ence." Because the women had no voice, they were un-
able to stop new rules being forced upon them.
The women had learned their political lesson. They
had their full rights restored by the 1888 Genereil Con-
ference.
The larger Methodist Episcopal Church — split into
North and South — also had successful women's mission-
ary groups. But the northern church refused to seat
four women elected as delegates to the 1888 General
conference. Laywomen were officially recognized in
1906.
Women did not gain that recognition in the southern
branch until 1922.
— Linda Bloom
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No Halos in 1792: 200 Years Later
This year, 1992 marks the 200th anniversary of Gen-
eral Conference. The first get-together (clergy only,
mind you) — happened on November 1-15, 1792, in Balti-
more. It was attended by ambitious, divisive, strong-
willed, even tyrannical church leaders.
Episcopal or Legislative
Within a fledgling denomination, the first General
Conference was a showdown of sorts between rival cler-
gymen — a playing field for a church leadership tug-of-
war.
In his essay, "Crisis of Leadership: The General Con-
ference of 1792," Frederick A. Norwood writes that
Methodists, for the first time, were forced "to deal legis-
latively with the person£il tension between episcopal
and parliamentary authority" — a tension that remains
part of Methodism today.
Much of that tension surely was felt in the shoulders
and back of Francis Asbury. The first American "bish-
ops" — a term John Wesley opposed — of this yoimg
American church, Asbuiy's halo was no straighter than
those of his feisty colleagues. Some viewed him as ty-
rannical. Others sensed that he lacked the acumen of
an administrator and felt compelled (perhaps called) to
test his leadership mettle. Imagine Asbury 's thankless
task: to head a preachers' conference with literally no
rules or constitution to keep the bishop's or conference's
actions in check.
Why a General Conference?
Why a General Conference — that was Asbury's ques-
tion. He did not appreciate the apparent groundswell of
support for a General Conference. Many clergy, how-
ever, felt a growing instability in the American church
less than a decade old.
The annual conference system, launched in 1773
when the church was merely a movement of "societies,"
was becoming unwieldy and fi'agmented. The fear was
that without an overall structure, conferences would do
their own thing out of self-interest and survival. Even
Bishop Thomas Coke pushed for a General Conference.
Sent to America fi-om England by Wesley, Coke was
suspicious of Asbury's leadership style and ability.
The movement for a larger organization was gather-
ing momentum. When Wesley died on March 2, 1791,
their symbol of leadership, conunitment, and cohesive-
ness died too. The need for unity was indisputable.
Those First Sessions
A motion made at the first General Conference
would limit the power of the bishop, an action directiy
targeted at Asbury. Following heated debate, the mo-
tion was voted down. After less than a week, the Rev.
James O'Kelly and like-minded colleagues became the
first official members to walk out of a General Confer-
ence.
However, the wheels were in motion. The General
Conference turned attention to enacting church legisla-
tion. The 1792 conference marked the beginning of an
unbroken succession of quadrennial meetings on the
state of the church. It became a quadrennial body an-
swerable to the people caUed Methodists. Several dec-
ades passed, however, before lay delegates were
included in (general Conference. And it was another
100 years before women were admitted.
The 1792 General Conference did not solve the
chvurch's tensions any more than the 1992 session will
lay to rest all our church's differences today. However,
General Conference has become an arena in which
those tensions can be acted out, modified, lessened, and
redefined. General Conference created order out of con-
fusion. Its authority touches the highest church officials
as well as local church members. In its role as maker,
interpreter, and executor of church law. General Con-
ference now represents the whole church and helps so-
lidify the church as a whole. Rich in diversity, rich in
wholeness — may God bless our diversity and wholeness.
— Thomas J. Tozer
Corrections and
Additions To Volume I
Page 3: Registration Monday 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. (not 4
p.m.)
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ence
Page 399: Copy in middle of second column following
copy in strike out, beginning "(iv) or (v)" and conclud-
ing "the equivalent of the applicable Plan Compen-
sation," should be in bold as proposed new copy.
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May 5, 1992
The Beginnings of United Methodism in Kentucky
— Charles W. Brockwell, Jr.
The sun shone bright on the old Kentucky homes of
the Clarks, Durhams, and Mastersons. The Methodist
movement began in Kentucky with such dedicated lay-
persons.
Francis Clark organized several Methodist societies
in homes near Danville in 1783. A local preacher from
Virginia, Clark was one of many Virginians who came
to the "southwest" — as they called the Kentucky area.
Richard Masterson's family organized a Methodist
class in 1784 in their log home northwest of Lexington.
In 1788 the Mastersons built another house, which is
traditionally recognized as the first Methodist meeting
house in Kentucky.
Bright Beginnings
At the challenge of these families. Bishop Francis
Asbury appointed James Haw and Benjamin Ogden as
missionaries to the Kentucky District in 1786. At the
end of one year's labor they reported ninety members
and the district was divided into two circuits. A third
circuit was added in 1788. Asbm^ himself presided at
Masterson's Station over the first Methodist conference
in Kentucky in 1790.
The General Conference of The Methodist Episcopal
Church in 1812 divided the Western Conference into
the Ohio and Tennessee Annual Conferences. This ac-
tion split Kentucky roughly in half. The 1820 General
Conference set up the state as a separate conference, ex-
cluding the region west of Kentucky Lake and the Ten-
nessee River. Today this excluded area of Kentucky is
part of the Memphis Annual Conference.
Forerunners of the churches of the Evangelical Asso-
ciation and the United Brethren in Christ were present
in Kentucky as early as 1780. About that time a Ger-
man Reformed minister, the Rev. Benedict Schwope
(Schwab), lived near Lexington. He may have helped or-
ganize a German church there in 1792.
A United Brethren church was organized around
1811 in Louisville. The Evangelical Association organ-
ized a Sunday school here in 1864 — today's Zion United
Methodist Church is the direct continuation of that
work.
These churches and their successors, the Evangelical
United Brethren Chvirch and The United Methodist
Church, have continued vital ministry in eastern Ken-
tucky's Bell County region. Among the mountains and
valleys of this Red Bird Missionary Conference, United
Methodist congregations have ministered to the needs
of the area's people.
African Methodist Episcopal work was brought to
Kentucky about 1838. A Kentucky conference was
formed in 1868. Quinn Chapel African Methodist Epis-
copal Church in Louisville is the parent church in the
state.
The Kentucky conference of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church, Zion was organized in 1866. Broad-
way Temple Church in Louisville is the oldest African
Methodist Episcopal Church, Zion in the state.
Brown Memorial Church in Louisville is considered
the parent church for the Christian Methodist Episco-
pal Church. The Kentucky conference of the Christian
Methodist Episcopal Church was established in 1868.
Dark Days Too
Kentucky found itself in the middle of divisions in
the churches of the people called Methodist. The nvmi-
ber of Methodist people in Kentucky declined in the
years after the schism led by the Rev. James O'Kelly in
1792. He split over the issue of episcopal authority,
even taking the first Kentucky circuit rider, James
Haw, with him. The appearance in 1800 of the camp
meeting movement, however, gave the Methodists in
Kentucky new life, increasing tenfold the number of
Western Conference members.
The largest single break in American Methodist
unity came at the troubled General Conference of 1844.
Unable to agree on whether or not Bishop James 0. An-
drew should be allowed to exercise the episcopal office
so long as he owned slaves, the delegates drew up an
amicable Plan of Separation. The Kentucky Conference
declared for the South.
In May, 1845 the Louisville Convention met at
Fourth Street Methodist Episcopal Church. The dele-
gates inaugurated the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South. The delegates of this conference divided the Ken-
tucky conference and established the Louisville Annual
Conference.
This Fourth Street chvirch stood on land now occu-
pied by the Commonwealth Convention Center — where
we're meeting in 1992! You'll find the location marked
by a United Methodist Historic Shrine and a Kentucky
state historical marker.
The Sun Shines Still
Just as the great division of Methodism was com-
pleted in Louisville in 1845, so the first steps toward
reconciliation were taken in the city at the General
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Conference of 1874. Work begun there culminated in
the 1939 tinification of the Methodist Episcopal; Meth-
odist Episcopal, South; and Methodist Protestant
Churches into The Methodist Church. Thus, Louisville
witnessed nugor steps in both Methodist schism and
reconciliation. You wiU want to see the Methodist Uni-
fication Window in the east transept of St. Paul UMC
Church.
Kentucky Methodism is relatively small in numbers
but has nurtured a number of denominational leaders.
Ten United Methodist bishops have come out of Ken-
tucky: Henry B. Bascom, Hubbard H. Kavanaugh, John
J. Tigert, H.C. Morrison, Hiram Boaz, U.V.W. Darling-
ton, John N. Moore, Roy H. Short, Edward L. Tullis,
and William W. Dew Jr. American Methodism's first
systematic theologian, Thomas N. Ralston, also came
firom Kentucky.
The first Christian Methodist Episcopal bishop, Wil-
liam H. Miles, was a Kentuckian, as was Bishop James
Lee Cummings. Afi-ican Methodist Episcopal theolo-
gian and canonist. Bishop Edward W. Lampton, also
was firom the state.
Notable public leaders arising fi-om the Methodist
movement in Kentucky include governors James Dixon
Black, Ned Breathitt, and John Larue Helm. U.S. sena-
tors Alben W. Barkley, who also served as vice presi-
dent, and Walter "Dee" Huddleston came out of
Kentucky Methodism.
— Robert Lear contributed information for this history.
Old Maitenon's (tation ha* been traditionally reoo^ized a« the
first Methodiit meeting house in Kentucky. This photo was talien
after the Methodists moved out.
The oamp meeting movement gave Kentucky Methodism new life. The movement
took place around the turn of the century — the nineteenth century, that is.
Bishop James Osgood Andrew owned slaves in 1844. The delegates
couldnt agree on whether to allow him to exercise his episcopal office
and own slaves at the same time.
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May 5, 1992
Louisville United Methodism Today
'Touisville is a city with great religious vigor and di-
versity," says Dr. Roy Webster, district superintendent
of the Louisville District. "United Methodism seeks to
lift up a strong Wesleyan witness as we strive to meet
the religious needs of a socially, economically, and eth-
nically diverse people. Together we are making signifi-
cant steps toward the challenge."
The Louisville District has ail of the opportunities
and challenges facing urban districts across the church.
Five of the conferences's eleven larger churches (mem-
bership of 1,000 or more) are in the district. Seven of the
thirteen radal/ethnic local churches in the conference
are located in Jefferson Coimty (six Black congregations
and one Korean).
Churches across the district are being challenged to
reexamine their mission and plan creatively for the fu-
ture as the chvu-ch moves into the next century.
Louisville District
Organized in 1991
Louisville and Jefferson County comprise the largest
urban center in the state of Kentucky and in the Louis-
ville Conference. Historically, the area has often been
divided into two districts. In 1991, however, Bishop
Robert H. Spain designated Jefferson County as a sin-
gle metropolitan region, united in a Louisville District.
The district includes 51 churches with 22,596 members.
Dr. Roy L. Webster currently serves as district superin-
tendent.
The district is using the district conference as a uni-
fying representative body for its city and county congre-
gations. In addition to its district stewards and district
council on ministries, the LouisviUe District Conference
of 1991 chartered the Louisville United Methodist Mis-
sion Coordinating Council.
A United Methodist urban ministry consultant vis-
ited Loxiisville in January, 1992, and began to assist the
mission council in discerning the problems of and poten-
tijil for evangelization in the district. Based on findings
fix>m this study, the council wiU bring to the 1992 Dis-
trict Conference a metropolitan mission strategy and
plan for the decade. A special mission endowment fund.
Anchors of Hope, with a goal of $1,000,000 has been es-
tablished to underwrite urban mission.
At present the mission council gives support and
guidance to three urban projects. Portland United Meth-
odist Center serves children and youth in the city's poor
Portland area. The new Korean language congregation
currently meets in the facilities of St. Paul Church.
The third project. Youth Works, is a creative program
of volunteers working with first-time juvenile offenders
referred by the courts. It began in 1989 as a joint minis-
try of the Calvary East (now Genesis) Black congrega-
tion and St. Paul UMC with funding fi-om a grant from
the Human Relations Simday offering fi-om the General
Board of Chxirch and Society (GBCS). The program has
been developed as a model by GBCS and the two
churches to address the needs of youth in trouble. The
program recruits volunteer mentors to work one-on-one
with youth referred by the courts to guide the youth in
making restitution as ordered by the court and to be-
fi-iend them as they set new goals for their lives.
There is one cooperative parish ministry in the dis-
trict. The South Louisville Parish involves five small
churches in the Churchill Downs area of South Louis-
ville.
Louisville United Methodism ministers in an ecu-
menical environment in Jefferson County. The district
participates in the Kentuckiana Interfaith Community,
a network of Jewish and Christian denominations with
significant ministries through the greater LouisviUe
area. Louisville is also served by a strong network of fif-
teen ecumenical community ministries across Jefferson
County in which United Methodists play a m^or role.
Louisville Agencies,
Institutions, and People
The R«v. Thomas W. Grieb is co-chair of the division of the Local
Committee for General Conference that will oversee first aid
services for the conference.
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In the 1860's, Louisville had the publishing house of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, which was
later moved to Nashville. Louisville was also the head-
quarters for the M.E. Church, South, Board of Missions
and Church Extension. That board constructed a large
gray limestone headquarters building, which is now the
United Methodist Center of the Louisville Conference.
Offices of the conference council on ministries and coun-
cil on finance and administration are currently located
in that building located next to Fourth Avenue UMC.
The episcopal office for the Louisville Area is located
in Louisville, currently at the Professional Towers
Building in Dupont Circle.
Three other m^or institutions of the conference are
also located in Louisville. Wesley Community House at
803 East Washington Street has served the inner city
since 1903. Wesley House is supported by the National
Division of the General Board of Global Ministries, the
Louisville Conference, and the United Way of Louis-
ville. Methodist Evangelical Hospital was jointly devel-
oped by the United Methodist and Evangelical (now
UCC) denominations and is part of the Alliant Hospital
Center in downtown Louisville. Wesley Manor, a full
service residential and nursing facility for older adults,
is located in south-central Jefferson County.
The national headquarters of the Presbyterian
Church, U.SA. are located in Louisville and the city is
home to two seminaries — Louisville Presbyterian Theo-
^ ^ '' '
Fourth Av«nu« United Methodiat Church was organized in 1888.
Some International delegate* and gueat will be lerved lunoh here.
logical Seminary and Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary.
Bishop Roy Hunter Short was bom and grew up in
Louisville within a mile of the meeting site for the 1992
General Conference. His home church, Marcus Lindsey,
is still an active congregation in downtown Louisville.
Bishop Short was elected to the episcopacy firom the
Louisville Conference in 1948.
Mrs. Nettie Alice Green, the first Black person to
serve as president of Southeastern Jurisdiction United
Methodist Women (1972-1976), continues to be active in
the Louisville District as a member of New Coke UMC.
History of Louisville
United Methodism
United Methodism has had organized congregations
in Louisville since 1806, twenty-six years afl«r the
founding of the city. Almost certainly the first place of
worship and fellowship was a private home, then a log
schoolhouse on the site of the present Jefferson County
Courthouse on Jefferson Street between Fifth and Sixth
Streets.
The early Methodists biiilt their own church of brick
(thirty-four by thirty-eight) in 1809, on the river side of
Market Street, between Seventh and Eighth Streets.
Bishop Francis Asbury preached in this building in Oc-
tober, 1812. In 1816 this congregation moved to Fourth
Street to a site currently incorporated into the Com-
monwealth Convention Center, where the 1992 Gen-
eral Conference is meeting. The Fourth Street location
was abandoned in 1853. Today's Fourth Avenue United
Methodist Church was organized in 1888.
The second oldest strand in Louisville United Meth-
odist history is firom the United Brethren in Christ
(UB). A UB church was established in 1811 or 1812 at a
location near Bardstown Road and Douglass Boulevard
where St. Paul UMC stands today. At the time of the
1968 merger, three Evangelical United Brethren
churches in Louisville (Zion, First, jmd Virginia Ave-
nue) became a part of the Louisville Conference.
Louisville Methodism must have been biracial from
the first. Fourth Street Church had both White and
Black members. R.E. Jones Temple is Louisville's old-
est predominately Black United Methodist congrega-
tion. Under the name of Jackson Street it was
organized in 1858 for the Black members of Brook
Street Church (1835-1865).
— Dr. Charlet Brockmell and Rhoda Peters
(Historical research of Louisville taken from paper by
Rev. Rob MortonStout from Louisville, currently a pas-
tor in the Baltimore Conference).
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Welcome — We Are Ready for You!
One question has been asked almost daily in Louis-
ville, Kentucky, in recent months by the Local Commit-
tee for General Conference from the host Louisville
Conference. Finding answers to that questions has been
a daily task for the past nine months for this committee
and for hundreds of United Methodists from across the
conference who have become involved.
The question? How do you get ready for more than
5,000 guests from all over the world for two weeks? An-
swers include:
Recruiting greeters for May 4-5 at Louisville's Stan-
diford Field Airport;
Baking 240,000 homemade cookies for the delegates'
breaks;
Providing a pool of thirty-six word processor opera-
tors;
Setting up a first-aid room to be staffed around the
clock with medical personnel;
Arranging for ambulance service if needed to the
nearby Methodist-Evangelical Hospital;
F*reparing the elements for the opening Communion
service (How much grape jviice do you buy for 5,000 per-
sons?);
Designating 80 clergy to assist in serving Commun-
ion to the visitors' section of the conference (the bishops
serve the delegates);
Arranging for office equipment, computers, and fur-
nishings to be set up in the Convention Center for the
use of the conference;
Recruiting volunteers, including a corps of signers
for the deaf and hard of hearing; assistants for persons
with handicapping conditions; registration personnel;
ushers for afternoon worship services; staff for the Dele-
gates' Lounge and the Information and Message Cen-
ter;
Lining up a host of volunteers to set up the Conven-
tion Center furnishings — and two weeks later tear
them down.
Spirited Preparations
In fact, Louisville Conference United Methodists
have been busUy preparing to host the conference for
more than two years. William Yates, lay co-chair of the
local committee notes that this is a "once in a lifetime
event" for local UMs and comments, "It is a high honor
and privilege to host the General Conference."
Delegates, spouses, bishops, judicial covmcil mem-
bers, staff^ and visitors are in Louisville at an optimum
time of the year. Spring is at its best in early May. The
week-long Kentucky Derby Festival has just con-
cluded — although this timing has also meant logistical
problems to solve with flight schedules and hotel prepa-
rations as Derby guests depart on May 3 and General
Conference delegates arrive on May 4 and 5.
The Kentucky and Red Bird Conferences (Louis-
ville's sister conferences in the eastern half of the state,
which together with the Louisville Conference form the
Louisville Episcopal Area) are hosting the pre-confer-
ence Council of Bishops' meeting in Lexington, Ken-
tucky, the week prior to General Conference. The
bishops will be meeting in the heart of central Ken-
tucky's beautiful horse farm region.
The Commission on the General Conference, with of-
fices in Indianapolis, is responsible for overall planning
of the conference. This body is elected by and reports di-
rectly to (jeneral Conference. The locetl committee is
named by the host conference to assist the commission
and to arrange for local hospitality. "It gives us the op-
portunity to do something for the whole United Method-
ist Church," notes Dr. Wallace Thomas, clergy co-chair
of the local committee, and pastor of Christ Church,
United Methodist in Louisville.
The 30-member local committee has worked closely
with Dr. DeWayne S. Woodring, who serves as business
manager/executive director of the Commission on the
(jeneral Conference. Committee members are involving
persons from all 514 churches in the conference and
several hundred Louisville Conference UM's will be
helping directly. The local committee's three megor divi-
sions are in the areas of staffing and equipment, pro-
gram, and hospitality. Each division has lay and clergy
co-chairs and a number of subcommittees.
Louisville Conference UMs have been preparing
spiritually as well as structurally for hosting General
Some members meet for the 1992 Local Committee for General
Conference (LCGC). Left to right: Biahop Robert H. St>ain,
LouiBville Episcopal Area; Mrs. Janie C. Brown, Loviisville
Conference UMW president and member of the LCGC; Mr.
William O. Yates, lay co-chair, LCGC; Dr. Wallace E. Thomas,
clergy co«hair, LCGC.
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Conference. The Devotional Life Area of the Conference
Board of Disdpleship initiated a year of prayer of be-
half of the General Conference. Every United Methodist
in the conference was invited to participate in that year
of prayer. That committee is also staffing a prayer
room, which will be continuously available to delegates
and visitors during the conference.
Welcoming Event May 4
Two m^or celebrative events are the responsibility
of the host conference. The first was the Episcopal Re-
ception, held last evening. This was the official welcom-
ing event for all delegates and visitors. The theme,
"1792-1992 Celebration," commemorated the 200th an-
niversary of General Conference as well as the bicen-
tennial of Kentucky as a Commonwealth. It was held at
the Gait House East, one of Louisville's famed historic
hotels.
"Lost in Wonder, Love, and Praise"
May 10
The second major event for which the host confer-
ence is responsible will showcase local and jurisdic-
tional United Methodism. "Lost in Wonder, Love and
Praise" is scheduled for Simday, May 10, the Sunday
between the two work weeks of the conference, and will
take place at two times, 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
This Host Conference Event will feature a musical
celebration of the new United Methodist Hymnal. This
event will highlight United Methodism's musical, relig-
ious, ethnic, emd cultural diversity as it is reflected in
the hymnal.
"Lost in Wonder, Love and Praise" will be performed
in downtown Louisville's Macauley Theater. Each pro-
gram will begin with a hymn-sing of gigantic propor-
tions. From the new United Methodist Hymnal will
come a variety of hymns old and new. Orchestra and a
200-voice choir will lead as UM's sing everything from
"Heleluyan" to "Lift High the Cross." Included in the
program will be a group of Wesley hymns. The confer-
ence-wide choir has been preparing for weeks under the
direction of Michael Beattie and Dan Stokes, choirmas-
ters at Louisville's St. Paul and Christ churches, respec-
tively.
The second part of each program will feature the in-
ternationally famous Junaluska Singers of the South-
eastern Jurisdiction, the host jurisdiction for the
conference. The Junaluska Singers are a group of tal-
ented and committed young musicians from all over the
Southeastern Jurisdiction. Dr. Glenn Draper directs the
singers. Based at the jurisdiction's Lake Junaluska As-
sembly in North Carolina, the young singers draw large
Macauley Theatre will be the site of the Host Conference Elvent, a
miuical festival entitled "TiOBt in Wonder, Love, and Prabe." The
event is scheduled for Sunday, May 10, with performances at 4H)0
pjn. and 7K)0 p.m.
crowds whenever they sing. With a variety of music
they will provide a rousing end to this delightfid pro-
gram.
"Lost in Wonder, Love and Praise" will be a two-
hour program. Complementary tickets have been made
available to General Conference delegates, bishops, ju-
dicial council members, and their spouses. Tickets are
available to visitors at $10.00 each by calling Jane
Ryan at the United Methodist Center at 584-6616.
Local Church
Hospitality
Louisville United Methodists will have the "red car-
pet rolled out" on Sunday, May 10, in many ways. Local
churches in the greater Louisville area are inviting
bishops and clergy delegates to preach on that Sunday.
Many local UM's have signed up to host delegates and
visitors for the day, planning to take them to worship
services, treat them to "Sunday dinner," give them a
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tour of some of the local points of interest, and accom-
pany them to the host conference event.
Weekday afternoon preaching services and overflow
meetings for some groups will be held in two of Louis-
ville's downtown churches closest to the Convention
Center. Trinity Towers at Third and Guthrie is a seven-
teen-floor high rise building that includes a 500-seat
sanctuary; a rooftop chapel-in-the-sky which offers a
breathtaking view of the dty; and 218 apartment units,
many of which are inhabited by older adults. The
church sanctuary contains one of Louisville's art treas-
ures — a signed Tiffany stained glass window of exqui-
site beauty.
International delegates and guests will be having
limch daily at historic Fourth Avenue United Method-
ist Church at the comer of Fourth and St. Catherine
Streets. Fourth Avenue is housed in an outstanding
Gothic structure with an imported mahogany-panelled
sanctuary that seats about 1,200 people. Fourth Avenue
is developing a meaningful ministry in an inner dty
area that houses many older adults and persons from a
variety of ethnic groups and economic dasses. Senior
minister. Rev. Edgar Coins, is the church's first black
pastor. His appointment in 1991 was the first m^or
cross-raci£il appointment in the Louisville Conference.
Eager Anticipation
In spite of the financial limits, the local committee
has striven to be lavish in their warmth and in their
contributions of time, talent, and expertise to hosting
the conference. Working together on all that is reciuired
has unified the conference in a unique way.
As the General Conference opens, the mood of the
Louisville Conference is best summed up in the words
of Bishop Robert H. Spain. He said, "We are exdted
about it — exdted that the world of United Methodism
can see what we're doing here in Kentucky!"
Louisville Conference United Methodists are equally
excited that they in turn will be experiencing United-
Methodism fi-om across the nation and around the
world.
— Rhoda Peters, Director
Louisville Conference Council on Ministriee and Co-Chair, IVogram
Division, General Conference Local Conunittee portions of this article
have been ad^ted by the author from "Welcome to Louisville and Gen-
eral Conference, 1992," Mature Team, Spring 1992, Copyright 1991 by
Ccdceebury and used by permission.
L
Financial
Considerations
The Louisville Conference is a relatively small con-
ference of approximately 90,000 members. A major con-
cern has been to plan for the warmest hospitality yet to
exercise responsible stewardship of financial resources
within the conference.
While the m^or operations of the conference are
paid for by the Commission on the General Conference,
the cost of the Episcopal Reception, Host Conference
Special Event, local transportation, and many ameni-
ties are imderwritten by the Local General Conference
Committee. The Louisville Conference set aside $50,000
to apply to these costs and an additional $22,000 has
been raised fi*om other sources. The committee deter-
mined to live within this budget, feeling this represents
responsible stewardship in today's world.
Therefore, delegates who have previously attended
General Conferences may notice some minor changes.
Delegates are being requested to pay for their bever-
ages at the coffee breaks. (The cookies have been baked
and donated firom across the conference.) Few delegates
probably would realize that coffee alone for delegates'
breaks would cost about $11,000. The Louisville Confer-
ence believes that future conferences that host General
Conference will likewise need to be sensitive to good
stewardship in their planning.
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What to Do and See in Louisville
A City Blending Southern Charm
and Northern Sophistication
on the Banks of the Ohio River
Louisville blends the past, present, and future for a
unique personality and an atmosphere that visitors of
all ages and backgrounds can enjoy. As a visitor or dele-
gate to the 1992 General Conference, plan some time
for sightseeing. A number of sites of interest are within
easy walking distance from the Commonwealth Con-
vention Center in the heart of Louisville's downtown
area.
As the gateway to America's first westward expan-
sion, Louisville is rich in an American heritage that is
reflected in a unicjue blend of Southern charm and
Northern sophistication. Louisville was founded in 1778
by George Rogers Clark, and quickly grew into a thriv-
ing river port at the Falls of the Ohio River. Through
the 1800s Louisville was a center for processing and
shipping tobacco, bourbon, textiles, and agricultural
products.
At the Riverfront
Today Louisville's riverfront is once again alive with
activity. The Falls Fountain signifies the commitment
of Louisville to its riverfront. Anchored in the Ohio
River, computerized jets propel water into a 375-foot
high fieur-de-lis pattern, the symbol of Louisville. The
world's largest floating fountain symbolizes the pride of
heritage and conmiitment to the future.
Just down the river from the fountain is the oldest
treasure in the LouisviUe area — the unique geographic
beauty of the Falls of the Ohio. As the only exposed bed-
rock in the 981-mile length of the river, the area jwo-
vides a significant source of study in paleontology,
geology, and ornithology. The Falls is also renowned
for its well-preserved fossilized corals.
The Belle of Louisville anchors in the Ohio River at
Fourth Street. She is the oldest operating Mississippi-
style stern wheeler in the United States. Built in 1914,
she was recently named a Nationjd Historic Landmark.
A Glimpse of the Past
Not far from the riverfront you'll find examples of
fine human handiwork. Louisville's Meiin Street collec-
tion of 19th century cast-iron facades is second only to
those in New York City's Soho District. Other examples
of historic architectural styles can be found in the 19th
century Victorian residences of Old Louisville (the
city's first suburb) and in the shotgun and camel back
homes of Butchertown.
Of special note in the historic Butchertown area near
downtown is the Wesley Community House, a United
In the forground of the LouisviUe ekyline, the Falls Fountain project* a 876-foot high fleur-de-Ue pattern, the symbol of Louisville.
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Methodist ministry in the inner city since 1903. Wesley
House is supported by the Gleneral Board of Global Min-
istries, the Louisville Conference, and the United Way
of Louisville. It provides day care for low-Lncome fami-
lies and human services and programs to meet the
needs of children, youth, and older adults.
While you're in the neighborhood, also tour the Tho-
mas Edison House and Museum. This is an 1840 "shot-
gun cottage" where the famous inventor rented a room
in the 1860s to begin his career as a Western Union
telegraph operator in Loviisville. Both Wesley House
and the Thomas Edison House are about a five-minute
ride from the Commonwealth Convention Center.
History and architecture combine to attract thou-
sands of visitors annually to each of Louisville's historic
homes. Farmington, designed by Thomas Jefferson, and
Locust Grove, the last home of General George Rogers
Clark, offer special activities for visitors throughout the
year. The Victorian-style Conrad House in Old Louis-
ville is also open to visitors.
Louisville also honors the past with memorials in
the 141-year-old, 300-acre Cave Hill Cemetery and Ar-
boretum, and Zachary Taylor National Cemetery.
Connecting the Past
Connecting past with present is a specialty eimong
Louisville's many museums and visual and performing
arts groups. The Musemn of History and Science com-
bines past, present, and future in a wealth of historic
and hands-on exhibits that explore our natiu-al history
and science. The new IMAX Theater, with four-story
screen and six-track sound ^stem, provides state-of-the-
art technology in motion.
Historians frequent the Filson Club Library and Mu-
seum to research and to view relics of Kentucky's his-
tory. Exhibits and toiu-s are regularly scheduled at the
Howard Steamboat Museum, Portland Museum, Eisen-
berg Museum, John Conti Coffee Museum, and Ken-
tucky Fried Chicken's Colonel Harland Sanders
Museum. The Kentucky Derby Museum pays tribute to
the 116-year-old Kentucky Derby thoroughbred horse
race through participatory exhibits, replays of past
races, artifacts, and a 360-degree multimedia presenta-
tion. The J.B. Speed Art Museum, Kentucky's oldest
emd largest art museum exhibits classic works by Rem-
brandt, Rubens, Monet, Picasso, and Thomas Moore.
Kentucky's arts and crafts are cherished worldwide.
Skilled artisans continue to produce items using proc-
esses handed down through generations. The Kentucky
Art and Craft Gallery, Louisville Stoneware, and
Hadley Pottery are just a few of the places providing
the opportunity to take home a piece of Louisville's
heritage.
The past and present come alive through productions
by Louisville's performing arts groups. The internation-
ally-known Louisville Ballet and Orchestra, the Ken-
tucky Opera, Stage One: Children's Theater, and other
regional, national, and international performing groups
provide the Kentucky Center for the Arts with excite-
ment year-round The Kentucky Center, a modern facil-
ity for the performing arts, centers around a lobby with
arching windows providing a panoramic view of the
river and its fountain.
The Tony Award-winning Actors Theater of Louis-
ville is internationally known for the Hxmiana Festival
of New American Plays, many of which go on to Broad-
way. The Actors Theater is housed in a renovated Na-
tional Historic landmark originally designed as a bank
by the famed architect, Gideon Shryock.
Alive in the Present
Louisville's 10,000-acre park system provides daily
eiyoyment for thousands of families. Of the 137 parks,
sixteen were designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, de-
signer of New York's Central Park. Families also enjoy
the Louisville Zoo, located near downtown, which offers
more than 900 species and a new Herp Aquarium com-
plete with rain forest. The Kentucky Kingdom Amuse-
ment Park, featuring three roller coasters and
undergoing a 13.5 million doUar expansion, includes an
action-packed water park.
Tours of some of the country's most interesting and
highly mechanized industrial plants provide a first-
hand look at modern production techniques. The
HiUerich and Bradsby tovur of the Louisville Slugger
baseball bat factory was named last year as one of the
top ten industrial tours in the nation by U.S. News and
World Report.
Where to Dine
inLouisville
All of the hotels housing General Conference dele-
gates and visitors have fine restaurants and coffee
shops. Other Louisville area restaurants cater to every
taste. Many of them are within walking distance or a
free Toonerville 11 TroUey ride from your hotel. Consult
the restaurant guide in your packet.
There is a cluster of fast food restaurants on the
third floor in the Galleria, about one block from Com-
monwealth Convention Center. This food covurt is open
iroxQ 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday,
to 8:00 on Thursday, and from, noon to 5:00 p.m. on Svm-
day.
Buckhart's Liberty Street Restaurant is open from
11:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m. daily and closed on Sun-
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day. The Colonnade Cafeteria on the lower level in the
Starks Building (comer of 4th and Muhammad Ali) is
open for breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday,
7:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. Where available, Derby Pie
is always a favorite and traditional Kentucky dessert.
brandt, Rubene, Tiepolo, Bartolommeo, and Picasso.
Free.
Water Tower. River Road at Zom Avenue. Was
once the city's only water pumping station, now a con-
temporary art center.
Information from Louisville Convention and Visitors
Bureau
— Edited by Jody Laaaiter
Fourth Avenue UMC
Louisville Attractions
Historic Homes
Conrad House. 1402 St. James Court (636-5023).
Victorian era house completely renovated with period
furnishings. $3.00.
Farmington Historic Home. 3033 Bardstown Road
(452-9920). Federal-style home using a design by Tho-
mas Jefferson. Adults $3.00, students $1.00, children
6«e.
Locust Grove Historic Home. 561 Blankenbaker
Lane (897-9845). Georgian plantation, last home of
General George Rogers Clark. $3.00.
Thomas Edison's Butchertown Homes/Muse-
ums. 729 East Washington Street (585-5247). Double
"shotgun cottage." $1.00 donation.
Spalding University Mansion — Younger
Woman's Club Charity Showhouse. 851 South
Fourth Street (585-9911). Free.
Museums
Eisenberg Museum, Baptist Theological Seminary.
2825 Lexington Road (8974141). Egyptian and near
eastern antiquities, mummy, Bibles, and artifacts of
biblical times. Free.
Filson Club. 1310 South Third Street (635-5083).
America's historic libraries and manuscripts museum.
Free, library $2.00.
John Conti Coffee Factory Museum. 4023 Bard-
stown Road (499-8600). The only coffee museum of its
kind in U.S. Free.
Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs.
704 Central Avenue (637-1111). World's largest mu-
seum of its kind. Adults $3.50, senior categories $2.50,
children $1.50.
Museum of History and Science/IMAX Theater.
727 West Main Street (561-6103). Has Kidspace for
ages 7 and under. Adults $3.50, senior categories,
$2.50.
J.B. Speed Art Museum. 2035 South Third Street
(636-2893). Museum has amassed treasures of Rem-
Other Attractions and Recreation
Kentucky Center for the Arts. Five Riverfront
Plaza (562-1050). Guided tour $.75 cents.
Kentucky Art and Craft Gallery. 609 West Main
Street (589-0102).
Belle of Louisville Cruise. Wharf at Fourth and
River Road (625-2355). Old fashioned cruise of the Ohio
River.
Star of Louisville. 151 East River Road (581-0289).
Luxurious cruising and dining on the beautiful Ohio
River.
Humana Building. Fifth and Main Streets (580-
3600). Loggia houses 50-foot waterfall. Lobby furnished
in marble from Italy and France. Statues adorn ro-
tunda and mezzanine. Free.
Hillerich and Bardsby Company. 1525 Charle-
stown Road, New Albany, Indiana. Home of Louisville
Slugger baseball bat (585-5226). Free.
Churchill Downs. 700 Central Avenue (6364400).
Home of the famous Kentucky Derby.
Louisville Zoo. 110 Trevilian Way (459-2181). 1300
animals in open naturalist environments.
Toonerville II Trolley. Connects four m^or down-
town hotels. Free.
Louisville Horse Trams. 1048 East Main Street
(581-0100). A romantic way to see downtown Louisville.
Some United Methodist Sites
of Interest
Wesley Commimity House. 803 East Washington
Street (583-8317). A United Methodist ministry in the
inner city since 1903. Open daily.
Wesley Manor. 5012 East Manslick Road (969-
3277). Lovely suburban retirement home owned by the
Louisville Conference. Will pick up at hotel for group
tours. Call for information.
Trinity Temple Towers. Third and Guthrie Streets
(585-2905). United Methodist church in the heart of
downtown. Roof top chapel in the sky. 500-8eat sanctu-
ary. Open daily.
Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church.
Fourth and St. Catherine Streets (585-2176). Outstand-
ing Gothic structure. Imported mahogany sanctuary.
Seats 1200. Open daily.
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St Paul United Methodist Church. 2000 Douglass
Boulevard (459-1515). Has a series of commissioned
stained-glass windows that tell the biblical story firom
Creation through Resurrection. Early church history
and United Methodist history including the 1939 Unifi-
cation Window. Free. Tour available on request, call
459-1595.
Christ Church United Methodist 4614 Browns-
boro Road (897-6421). Lomsville Conference's largest
church. Open daily.
The Belle of Louisville la America's oldest authentic ezcuraion stemwheeler.
It has operated since 1914. It is anchored at the Riverfront.
Churchill downs is the home of the Kentucky Derby.
The 1992 running of the Derby was held last Saturday.
Churchill Downs also houses the Kentucky Derby
Museum.
The Louisville Horse Trams offer daily service in the downtown area on horse-drawn
carriages and trains.
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Downtown Louisville
Map
No. Hotel
C Commonwealth Convention Center
(Site for all conference sessions).
1 Gait House West
2 Gait House East
3 Hyatt Regency Louisville
4 Seelbach
5 Brown, A. Camberley
6 Days Inn Downtown
7 Quality Inn Downtown
8 Travelodge
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STREET LEVEL
street Level Room No.
Choir Robing Dressing Room Lobby
Correlation & Editorial Revision Dressing Room A
Credentials Committee Show Office lA
Daily Christian Advocate Sales South Lobby
First Aid First Aid
Food Service Hall C
General Agencies Hall C Office
Information, Message Center, Lost & Found Lobby
Local Committee Show Office
Marshals and Pages Dressing Room B/C
Street Level Room No.
Plenary Sessions Halls A & B
Post Office Ticket Oflice
Publishing House Exhibit Hall C
Radio Office Dressing Room E
Radio Recording Dressing Room H2
Registration and Information Lobby
Resource Literature Center Exhibit Hall C
Tellers Dressing Room Lobby
Video Editing Dressing Rooms F & G
Video Office Dressing Room HI
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LOWER LEVEL
MEZZANINE
Communications
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Local Church
General Adm.
210
Conferences
209
Ind. Com.
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GCFA
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Higher Ed.
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Agenda Co[Diilttt<« 101
BishoiM 109
Biahop* SpoiuM 104
Calendar Committee 101
CliuiTh and Society • Legislative Committee 105-106
Communicationa 1 17
Daily Chriatian Advocate 1 16
Delegate Lounge. 113
Diacipleahip - Legislative Committee 107.108
Global Ministriea .Legislative Committee 110.111-
Mceting Rooma. 114-1 15
NewBcope 1 16
Reference Committee 101
Secretary of General Conference 103
Secretarial Staff. _ 102
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Commission
on General Conference ...Board Room
Office for Delegate*
from Outaide the U.S OfSce *l
Registrar OfRce # 1
Treasurer,
Genera] Conference Conference
Room
Upper Level Room
Central Conference Affairs 205-206
Conferences • Legislstive Committee 209
Courtesies & Privileges Committee. 220
Fsitb it Mission - Legislative Committee 212 thn
Financial Administration - Legislative Committee. 207
General Admin. /Judicial Admin. - Legislative Committee.. 210
General Council on Finance * Administrstion 207
Higher Education & Chaplaincy - Legislative Committee... 21 1
Independent Commiaaione - Legislative Committee 206
Local Church ■ Legialative Committee 216-219
Meeting Room 203
Ordained & Diaconal Ministry - Legislative Committee 201-202
Prayer Room 204
Preaiding Officera Committee 200
Judicial Council Hyatt R
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Additional Delegates
Eastern Angola (2)
Section D, Row 5, Seats 5-6
*Cavunge, Miguel M. (2), Caixa Postal No. 9, Malange,
Angola
Andre, Joaquim G. (10), Ceiixa Postal No. 9, Malange,
Angola
Reserves
Carlos Joaquim, Caixa Postal No. 9, Malange, Angola
Gregorio Lms R., Caixa Postal No. 9, Malange, Angola
Great Britain
Section B, Row 18, Seats 1^
*Beck, Brian E. (2), conference secretary; Conference
OfBce, 1 Central Buildings, Westminster, London
SWIH 9NH, Great Britain
Dybdahl, Christine A. (3), synod secretary; 98 Walmley
Road, Sutton Coldfield, W. Midlands, BD76 8QD,
Great Britain
Hodge, Rachel (1), teacher; Birley Fold, Saccary Lane,
Mellor, Blackburn, Lanes BBl 9DU, Great Britain.
Timothy, Bankole (7), journalist; 19 Queenscourt,
Queensway, London W2 4QN, Great Britain
Middle Philippines (2)
Section C, Row 9, Seats 11-12
Flores, Jose M. (11), pastor; The United Methodist
Church, Quibadia, Obando, Bulacan, Philippines
*Samson, Gerardo F., Jr. (5), businessman; 126 Villa
Corazon-B, (jronzales St., Xavierville, Loyola
Heights, Quezon City, Philippines
Reserves
Meneses, Rogelio C, district superintendent;
Tarlac Student Center, Tarlac, Philippines
Toquero, Solito K., pastor; Bulacan, Bulacan,
Philippines
Ramos, Norberto M., district superintendent;
Liang, Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines
Gallema, Marcelo B. , district superintendent;
Brgy. 3, Ma. Aurora, Amrora, Philippines
Padang, Jose L, pastor; T.M. Kalaw, Manila,
Philippines
Dizon, Maximo B., district superintendent; The United
Methodist Church, Sta. Rosa. Nueva Ecija,
Philippines
Ocampo, Generoso C, district superintendent;
Liang, Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines
Mendillo, Eugenia G., seminary faculty;
Dasmarinas, Cavite, Philippines
Magna, Catalino P., pastor; Tarlac, Tarlac, Philippines
Tapia, Elizabeth S., seminary faculty; Dasmarinas,
Cavite, Philippines
Macaso, Alberto F., pastor; Sandangco Street,
Cabanatuan City, Philippines
Padolina, Samuel R., pastor; Palayan City, Philippines
Francisco, Ciriaco Q., pastor; Liang, Malolos, Bulacan,
Philippines
Azurin, Benedicto V., district superintendent; 616
Mabini Ext., Cabanatuan City, Philippines
Dizon, Aurora A., pastor; Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija,
Philippines
Sadsad, Domingo, M., district superintendent; The
United Methodist Church, Sta. Maria, Bulacan,
Philippines
dela Cruz, Rufino S., Jr., pastor; Gen. Tinio,
Nueva Edja, Philippines
Velasco, Rolando C, pastor; Hagonoy, Bulacan,
Philippines
Padilla, Romulo N., pastor; Gatbuca, Calumpit,
Bulacan, Philippines
delos Santos, Elias L., pastor; Polo, Obando,
Bulacan, Philippines
Baluyot, Benjamin C, pastor; Tajil, Bocaue,
Bulacan, Philippines
Liwag, Placido T., pastor; Cabiao, Nueva Ecija,
Philippines
Ladignon, Conrado, Irrigation Adm. employee; Gapan,
Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Capistrano, Melanio R., law practitioner; Quibadia,
Obando, Bulacan, Philippines
Beltran, Rodolfo C, law practitioner; Mabini Ext.
Cabanatuan City, Philippines
Galang, Ernesto, professor; Wesleyan University,
Philippines
Genes, Antonio, Talabutab Norte, Gen. Natividad,
Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Abesamis, Armand, Cabanatuan City, Philippines
Calalang, Mary Gener G., medical practitioner; Taal,
Bocaue, Bulacan, Philippines
Ramos Norberto S., Jr., Liang, Malolos,
Bulacan, Philippines
Castillo, Bernardo J., businessman; Plaridel,
Bulacan, Philippines
Petines, Alice S., Taal, Bocaue, Bulacan, Philippines
Aniag, Padfico B., business; Atlag, Malolos, Bulacan,
Philippines
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Ocampo, Eunice M., deaconess/teacher;
San Agustin, Hagonoy, Bulacan, Philippines
Tecson, Vicente
Lnmba, Dorcas, medical practitioner; La Paz,
Tarlac, Philippines
Garcia, Jeremias, administrative assistant;
Wesleysm University, Cabanatuan City, Philippines
Carpio, Adela C, Diaat. Ma. Aurora, Aurora,
Philippines
Marquez, Danny, engineer; Baler, Aurora, Philippines
Agulan, Benny, university employee; Wesleyan
University, Cabanatuan City, Philippines
Mendillo, Magdalena R., deaconess; Union Theological
Seminary, Dasmarinas, Cavite, Philippines
Manio, Carlos M., manager; Malolos, Bulacan,
Philippines
Estiller, BeAJamin, Rizal, Nueva Ecya, Philippines
Calagui, Domingo; Tarlac, Tarlac, Philippines
Sierra Leone
Section D Row 20 Seats 1-2
Reserves
Tommy, Francis B.J., 31 Lightfoot Boston Street,
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Lagawo, Richard E. S.31 Lightfoot Boston Street,
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Southern Zaire (8)
Section D, Row 9, Seats 1-8
*Muteb, Mufind (2), director/pastor; P.O. Box 22037,
Kitwe, Zambia
Djungu, Nkemba (10), district superintendent;
P.O. Box 22037, Kitwe, Zambia
Mutombu, Nduu M. (1), director/pastor; P.O. Box
22037, Kitwe, Zambia
Katwebe, Mwenze (8), district superintendent; P.O. Box
22037, Kitwe, Zambia
Kamukwapa, Kanpunzu (2), teacher; P.O.Box 22037,
Kitwe, Zeunbia
Kalau, Mwamb (5), hospital administrator;
P.O. Box 22037, Kitwe, Zambia
Muyepwe, Jacqueline Kyupa (6), school inspector;
P.O. Box 22037, Kitwe, Zambia
Munung, A-Kafat (3), teacher; P.O. Box 22037,
Kitwe, Zambia
Reserves
Tepa, Mbangu, pastor; P.O. Box 22037, Kitwe, Zambia
Mpoyo, Bwishita, pastor; P.O. Box 22037, Kitwe,
Zambia
Chipi, Chenu, P.O. Box 22037, Kitwe, Zambia
Musonda, Shimpundu, school coordinator; P.O. Box
22037, Kitwe, Zambia
Zimbabwe (2)
Section B, Row 15, Seats 11-12
Mafondokoto, Jairus W. (2), headmaster; P. Bag P7024,
Mutare, Zimbabwe
*Kangara, Pedzisai (3), headmaster; P.B. Box 210,
Mutoko, Zimbabwe
Reserves
Mukwindidza, Kennedy F. conference council director;
P.O. Box 3408, Harare, Zimbabwe
Jokomo, Christopher C, headmaster; P.O. Box 662,
Murewa, Zimbabwe
Mudiwa, Peter, pastor in charge; P.O. Box 90,
Nhedziwa, Zimbabwe
Chiza, Richard, district superintendent; P.O. Box 662,
Murewa, Zimbabwe
Mwandira, Kelvin, circuit pastor; P.O. Box 3408,
Harare, Zimbabwe
Nhiwatiwa, Eben K, pastor; P.O. Box 3408, Harare,
Zimbabwe
Banda, Josphat C, lecturer; P.Bag H97 Hatfield,
Harare, Zimbabwe
Marange, Kennedy, circuit pastor; P.Bag P7024,
Mutare, Zimbabwe
Mukangara, Martha, circuit pastor; No. 1091
Dangamvura, Mutare, Zimbabwe
Zvinoira, John J., businessman; P.O. Box 666, Mutare,
Zimbabwe
Mutasa, Beatrice, lecturer; P.O. Box 3408, Harare,
Zimbabwe
Marima, William F., stewardship director; P.O. Box
3408, Harare, Zimbabwe
Chitsiku, Theodore, headmaster; P.O. Box 100,
Nhedziwa, Zimbabwe
Marange, Newton, P.O. Box 666, Mutare, Zimbabwe
Gumiro, J., education officer; P.O. Box 666, Mutare,
Zimbabwe
Nyamupanda, Enock, headmaster; P.O. Box 666,
Murewa, Zimbabwe
Mutize, teacher; P.O. Box 58, Mutoko, Zimbabwe
Tabvuma, Wilbert, manager; P.O. Box 3408, Harare,
Zimbabwe
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Non- Voting Delegates
from Affiliated Autonomous
Methodist and United Churches
Argentine Evangelical
Methodist Church (2)
Section D, Row 21, Seats 3-4
Caceres, Raquel M. ( ), E. Carbo 253, 3100
Parana-Entre Rios, Argentina
Ostapczuc, Jorge ( ), Mitre 1741 2 A, 2000
Rosario-Santa Fe, Argentina
The United Protestant Church
in Belgium (2)
Section D, Row 21, Seats 5-6
Beukenhorst, Martin J., ( ), president of the United
Protestant Church in Belgium; c/o United
Protestant Church in Belgium, rue du Champ de
Mars, 5, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium
Fraisse-Lheureux, Ruth ( ), c/o United Protestant
Church in Belgium, rue du Champ de Mars, 5,
B-1050, Brussels, Belgium
Evangelical Methodist Church
in Bolivia (2)
Section B, Row 22, Seats 4-5
Cespedes, Simon (), General Secretary of Services;
Landaeta 423, Casilla 356, La Paz Bolivia
Huacani, Carlos N. ( ), bishop; Landaeta 423, Casilla
356, La Paz, Bolivia.
The Methodist Church in Brazil (2)
Section B, Row 22, Seats 1-3
*Maia, Adriel de Souza (4), bishop; Caixa Postal 1466,
30160 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
deOliveira, Lucia Leiga,(l), Rua Itajub'a, 2086 Apto.
402, 30130 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
Fleischner, Renato Sodres (5), Caixa Postal 55.202,
04799 Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
The Methodist Church in Burma (2)
Section D, Row 21, Seats 7-8
Khin, Daw Khin ( ), The Methodist Headquarters, No.
22 Alanpya Pagoda Road, Yangon, Myanmar,
Burma
Wai, U. Thein ( ), The Methodist Headquarters, No. 22,
Alanpya Pagoda Road, Yangon, Myanmar, Burma
Methodist Church in Chile (2)
Section D, Row 22, Seats 11-12
Cartes, J. Gaston ( ), Casilla 753, Valdivia, Chile
Romero, Quintin ( ), CasiUa 67, Santiago, Chile
Methodist Church of the Republic
of China (2)
Section D, Row 22, Seats 9-10
Kuey, Enoch (4 ), Bishop, The Methodist Church in the
Republic of China; 6F, Chi Nan Road, Section 3,
Taipei, Taiwan 10625 Rep. of China
Mei, Juanita ( 8), principal; 6F, Chi Nan Road, Section
3, Taipei, Taiwan 10625 Rep. of China
Methodist Church in Cuba (2)
Section D, Row 21, Seats 9-10
Sanchez, Humberto Fuentes ( ), San Lazaro #167, entre
Aguila y Crespo, Ciudad Habana 10200, Cuba
Castellanos, Cesar Blanc ( ), H-140 Apartado 5, Jose
Marti District, Santiago de Cuba 90100. Cuba
The Methodist Church in Indonesia (2)
Section D, Row 21, Seats 1-2
Situmorang, Moto ( ), Jalan Kramat Jaya Baru, Blok
GI/330, Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia 10560
Gviltom, Julianus H. ( ), Jalan Dr. Prof. Latumetten,
Gang Rahayu I No. 2, Jakarta Barat, Indonesia
The Methodist Church in Malaysia (2)
Section D, Row 22, Seats 7-«
Seng, Soon Jin, Chinese Methodist Chm-ch, 28, Jalan
Kg. Empat, 75300 Melaka, Malaysia
Hii, Ching-Chiong ( 1), P.O.Box 827, 96008 SIBU,
Sarawak, East Malaysia
Reserves
Arputharqj, Noel, Wisma TAC, Tingkat Satu, 42-1,
Jalan Tun Sambanthan 3, 50490 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
Ting, Kuin Mee, P.O. Box 2659, Bandar Seri Begawan
1926, Brunei Darussalam
Jingin, Baleng, 34, Lorong 10, Rejang Park, 9600
SIBU, Sarawak, Malaysia
The Methodist Church Singapore (2)
Section D, Row 21, Seats 11-12
Hong ,Chong Shit (1), Geylang Chinese Methodist
Church, 52 Aljunied Road, Singapore 1438
Chiang, Gilbert ( ), 6 Thomson Walk, Singapore 2057
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Methodist Church in India (3)
Section D, Row 22, Seats 1-3
Lai, Benjamin B. (4), Christ Methodist Church,
BareiUy-243 001, India
Christian, Vidya G. ( ), Navapura Pensionpura,
Fatehganj, Vadodara-390 002, India
Prasad, J. ( ), food inspector; House No. 1-5-96, I.B.
Road, Station Area, Raichur-584 101, India
The Korean Methodist Church (3)
Section D, Row 22, Seats 4-6
Kim, Jong Soo, bishop; Room 1114 Jung Woo Bldg.,
13-25 Yoido-Dong, Young Deung Po-Ku, Seoul,
Korea 150-010
Park, Woo Sung ( ), lay elder; Room 1114 Jung Woo
Bldg., 13-25 Yoido-Dong, Young Deung Po-Ku,
Seoul, Korea 150-010
Urn, Mary ( ), General Secretary WSCS; Room 1114
Jung Woo Bldg., 13-25 Yoido-Dong, Young Deung
Po-Ku, Seoul, Korea 150-010
Additions and Changes to Listing
of Voting and Reserve Delegates
(Pages 2»«6 Advance DCA D
Baltimore
Correct Name: Crider, R. Frederick
Wogaman, J. Philip,
Central Zaire
Chair of Delegation: Djundu, Lunge
German Northwest
Chair of Delegation: Magdowski, Axel
German Southwest
Chair of Delegation: Els, Albrecht
Hungary Provisional
Remove: * Wladar, Antonia W.A. (deceased)
Add: *Csernak, Istvan (7), pastor, Szinhas utca 6,
H-4400 Niregyhaza, Hungary
Remove: Hecker, Frigyes H.F.
Add to end of reserve list: Szabo, Andor Sz. A.,
conference secretary, Londoni, krt. 30,
Szeged, H-6722, Hungary
Iowa
Remove: Beardsley, Harry W. (deceased)
Koth, C. Eugene (resigned)
Add to end of reserve list: Christensen, Harlan L.,
retired firefighter, 3826 E. Tiffin,
Des Moines, lA 50317
Trusheim, Rudolf, pastor, 614 Randolph,
Waterloo, lA 50702
Memphis
Remove: Clark, N. Jean
Add to end of reserve list: Mills, David E., student,
2749 Cloverdale Road, Obion, TN 38240
Mexico
Remove: Silva de Fuentes, Maria Elena
de Maldonado, Narcedalia B., Justo Sierra No. 1812,
Col. Viveros, 88070 Nuevo Laredo, Tamps, Mexico.
North Arkansas
Remove: Nixon, Freddie (resigned)
Nixon, Victor H. (resigned)
Add to end of reserve list: : Clark, N. Wayne, district
superintendent, 1700 Bamhill Road,
Paragould, AR 72450
Quick, Jeff, student, 1910 Old Wire Road,
FayetteviUe, AR 72703
North Central Philippines
Add to end of reserve list: Lazaro, Menah A.,
deaconess, 17 Luna Street, San Mateo,
Isabela, Philippines
Quidasol, Bienvenido M., land
surveyor, Bantog Lintao, Roxas,
Isabela, Philippines
Cacayan, Charlie L., businessman,
Rizal, Alicia, Isabela, Philippines
North Georgia
Correct Name: Darko, Morrell T.
North Shaba
Chair of Delegation: Nqeleka, Mpanga
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Northest Philippines
Add as No. 13 reserve: Antonio, Jose M., diaconal
minister, Phase 11, Baptista Village,
Santiago, Isabela, Philippines
Northeast Zaire
Chair of Delegation: Okoko, Luhata R.
Northern Philippines
Remove: Siazon, Francisco M., Jr. (deceased)
Add to end of reserve list: Cabulisan, Martin
Sierra Leone
Chair of Delegation: Rentier, Joseph J. K.
Sweden
Remove: Jansson, Sven-Erik
Add to end of reserve list: Lindberg, Bo
West Middle Philipppines
Chair of Delegation: Dizon, Rolando A.
Western Angola
Chair of Delegation: Agostinho, Vicoria J.S.
Western New York
Correct Name: Bigler, Patricia A.
Western North Carolina
Remove: Middlebrooks, Willie L., Jr. (resigned)
Add to end of reserve list: Sherrill, Katherine C,
pastor, 4814 Zephyr Lane, Charlotte, NC 28209
Western Pennsylvania
Remove : Hopson, Esther (resigned)
Add to end of reserve list: Johnson, John "Jerry" G.,
retired, 314 E. Butler Street, Mercer, PA 16137
$
Changes in Standing Legislative Committees
Church and Society
Remove: Greenway, Harold E. (Western Pennsylvania)
Massey, Mary Alice (Florida)
Add: Chiang, Gilbert (Singapore)
de Oliveira, Lucia Leiga (Brazil)
Hii, Ching-Chiong (Malaysia)
Hodge, Rachel (Great Britain)
Mutombu, Nduu M. (Southern Zaire)
Pearce, Charles W. (Florida)
Conferences
Remove: Morrell, J. Darko (North Georgia)
Add: Beck, Brian E. (Great Britain)
Cavunge, Miquel M. (Eastern Angola)
Darko, J. Morrell (North Georgia)
Kumukwapa, Kampunzu (Southern Zaire)
Mafbndokoto, Jairus W. (Zimbabwe)
Muteb, Mufind (Southern Zaire)
Discipleship
Remove: Marquardt, Manfred (German Northwest)
Silva de Fuentes, Maria Elena (Mexico)
Add: de Maldonado, Narcedalia B. (Mexico)
Dydahl, Christine A. (Great Britain)
Els, Albrecht (German Southwest)
Gala, Rosendo (Southwest Philippines)
Kangara, Pedzisai (Zimbabwe)
Kuey, Enoch (China)
Munung, A-Kafat (Southern Zaire)
Faith and Mission
Remove: Els, Albrecht (German Southwest)
Add: Lai, Benjamin B. (India)
Maia, Adriel de Souza (Brazil)
Marquardt, Manfred (CJerman Northwest)
Financial Administration
Remove: Djamba, Wunga (Central Zaire)
Add: de la Cruz, Cherry (Southwest Philippines)
Fleischner, Renato Soares (Brazil)
Kalau, Mwamb (Southern Zaire)
Lomoto, Ombaku (Central Zaire)
Samson, Gerardo F.,Jr. (Middle Philippines)
General Administration/Judicial
Administration
Add: Muyepwe, Jacqueline Kjrupa (Southern Zaire)
Global Ministries
Remove: Clark, N. Jean (Memphis)
Hopson, Esther E. (Western Pennsylvania)
Pearce, Charles W. (Florida)
Add: Archer, Anita K. (Memphis)
Csemak, Eva (Hungary Provisional)
Csernak, Istvan (Hungary Provisional)
Green, William E. (Western Pennsylvania)
Hong, Chong Shit (Singapore)
Massey, Mary Alice (Florida)
Roughface, Thomas (Okla. Indian Missionary)
Timothy, Bankole (Great Britain)
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Higher Education and Chaplaincy
Remove: Roughfnce, TTiomas (Okla. Indian Missionary)
Siazon, FYancisco M., Jr. (Northern Philippines)
Add: Cueto, Hermenegildo J. (Northern Philippines)
Katwebe, Mwenze (Southern Zaire)
Mei, Juanita (China)
Add:
Independent Commissions
Greenway, Harold E. (Western Pennsylvania)
Local Church
Add : Andre, Joaquim G. (Eastern Angola)
Ntjjungu, Nkemba (Southern Zaire)
Ordained and Diaconal Ministry
Remove: Jansson, Sven-Erik (Sweden)
Add: Flores, Jose M. (Middle Philippines)
FYansson, Ragne (Sweden)
Organization of Standing Administrative Committees
Time
Committee
Convenor
Monday, May 4,
Temp. Secretary
1992
Room
10:00 a.m
. Reference
Carolyn M. MarshaU
Odell Thompson
101
4:00 p.m.
Agenda
Carolyn M. Marshall
Tuesday, May 5,
John M. Brawn III
1992
101
8:30 a.m.
Calendar
Carolyn M. Marshall
John M. Brawn in
101
9:15a.m.
Cor. Ed. Revision
Ronald P. Patterson
Carolyn M. Marshall
Dressing Room A
9:30 a.m.
Presiding Officers
W.T. Handy, Jr.,
Melanio Loresco
200
9:30 a.m.
Court, and Privileges
TTiomas Stockton
Veronica McDaniels
220
9:46 a.m.
Credentials
Elias G. Galvan
Roberto Gomez
Show Office lA
9:45 a.m.
Jovirnal
Onema Fama
Odell Thompson
101
Organization of Legislative Committees
Time Committee
Convenor
Temp. Secretary
Room
Monday, May 4,
1992
10:30 a.m. Central Conf. Affairs
Emerito P. Nacpil
Melanio Loresco
205-206
Tuesday, May 5, 1992, 4:30 p.m.
Church and Society
William B. Grove
Fitzgerald Reist
105-06
Conferences
Sharon Brown Christopher
Roberto Gomez
209
Disdpleship
Robert C. Morgan
Yoshiro Befu
107-108
Faith and Mission
Benjamin R. Oliphint
John M. Brawn III
212-217
Financial Administration
Roy I. Sano
Veronica McDaniels
207
General/Judicial Administration
Hans Vaxby
J. Melvin Brawn
210
Global Ministries
Forrest C. StUh
Carolyn J. Hopkins
110-112
Higher Education and Chaplaincy
Susan Morrison
Melanio Loresco
211
Independent Commisions
Ernest A. Fitzgerald
Odell Thopson
208
Local Church
William Lewis
Millie HUts
218-219
Ordained and Diaconal Ministry
Ernest T. Dixon, Jr.
R.Preston Price
201-202
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Alphabetical List of Voting Delegates
and First Reserves
Remove: Clark, N. Jean (Memphis)
Hecker, Frigyes H.F. (Hungary Provisional)
Hopson, Esther (Western Pennsylvania)
Jansson, Sven-Erik (Sweden)
Morrell, J. Darko (North Georgia)
Rigler, Patricia A. (Western New York)
Siazon, Francisco M., Jr. (Northern Philippines)
Silva de Fuentes, Maria Elena (Mexico)
Wladar, Antonia W.A. (Hungary Provisional)
Add: Bigler, Patricia A. (Western New York)
Csernak, Istuan (Himgary Provisional)
Darko, Morrell J. (North CJeorgia)
de Maldonado, Narcedalia B. (Mexico)
Fransson, Ragne (Sweden)
Caspar, Rufino C. (Northern Philippines)
Handy, Doris M. (Western Pennsylvania)
Sevems, Jerry G. (Memphis)
Szabo, Andor S.A. (Hungary Provisional)
Commission on Central Conference Affairs
1. Agostinho, Victoria
2. Benedyktowicz, Olgierd
3. BoUeter, Heinrich
4. Bretsch, Ronald
5. Caldwell, Kirby John
6. Chun, May
7. Djundu, Lunge
8. Eliasson, Ann-Marie
9. Els, Albrecht
10. Erana, Samuel
11. EmKt, Sally
12. Mattie Henderson
13. Hearn J. Woodrow
14. Heidler, Hartmut
15. Hilton, David
16. Huntington, Marilyn
17. Katembo, Kainda
18. Klaiber, Walter
19. Knox, Lloyd
20. Koo, Ronald
21. Kulah, Arthur
22. Larsen, Harold
23. Lawson, David
24. Magdowski, Axel
25. Minnick, C. P.
26. Minor, Ruediger
27. Mutti, Fritz
28. Nacpil, Emerito
29. Nausner, Helmut
30. Neeley, Betty
31. Quee, David
32. Rader, Sharon
33. Renner, Joseph
34. Roseler, Roland
35. Sano, Roy I.
36. Seymour, J. T..
37. Skeete, F. Herbert
38. Tacadena, Elisabeth
39. Vaxby, Hans
General Conference Committees
Committee on Agenda
W. E. Arnold, Jr.
James R. King
Sarah S. Miller
Donald A Ott
Carlito S. Puno
W. Franklin Summerour
Committee on Calendar
Beverly Abbott
V.L. Daughtery, Jr.
Charles W. Jordan
Eldon B. Mahon
Glenda C. Thomas
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Committee on Courtesies
and Privileges
Phyllis Ferguson
Donna L. Grubb
Zan W. Holmes, Jr.
Monica Lundgren
Khin Khin Jensen
Dolores B. Queen
Committee on Credentials
Napoleon Aragones
Anita Iceman
Joe Willie May
Hector M. Novas
Tal Oden
J. La Von Wilson
Committee on Presiding Officers
David Dolsen
Marcus C. Fang
Sandra J. Ferguson
Nancy K. Foster
James E. Hunter
Manfred Marquardt
J. Allen Norris
Gerardo F. Samson
Robert Smith
Vance Summers
Peter Weaver
Charles W. Williams
Committee on Correlation
and Editorial Revision
Naomi G. Bartle, 2110 - 12th Street, North, Fargo,
ND 58012
Joseph Graham, 1632 Windermere Way, Cincinnati,
OH 45224
Hobart Hilyard, 9405 Woodward Avenue, Overland
Park, KS 66212
Earl W. Riddle, 465 N.W. 95th Avenue, Portland,
OR 97229
Book of Discipline Editor: Ronald P. Patterson
Committee on Reference
Arvin Luchs
E. Keith Ewing
Martha Forrest
Anita 0. Fenstermacher
Philip Granger
Charles A. Holston
June McCullough
Helmut Nausner
Song Ja Park
Bette T. Trumble
Nathaniel Turner-Lacy
Erika M. Welti
Rosa Washington
Richard L. Wright
Loretta A. Young
Committee on Journal
Randall C. Brock
Alice Ann Glenn
H. Sharon Howell
Nominations to the Interjurisdictional
Committee on Episcopacy
North Central Jurisdiction
Central Illinois
Remove: Vemie T. Bamett
Richard Reeves
Add: Howard Daughenbaugh
J. La Von Wilson
West Ohio
Add: Philip D. Brooks
Caryl KriU
Southeastern Jurisdiction
Western North Carolina
Remove: J. Lawrence McCleskey
Add: Dolores B. Queen
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Tellers
Group I
Chief Teller: Stanley C. Sager (New Mexico)
Reserve Chief Teller: Carolyn W. Morris (North Georgia)
Section A
Section Captain: Carmen Carrico (Desert Southwest)
Reserve Section Captain: William D. Peeples
(Louisiana)
Regular Tellers
Rows 1-2-34 Margaret F. Knight (North Georgia)
Rows 5-6-7 Shirley D. Hill (Southwest Texas)
Rows 8-9-10-11 James Meadors (North Arkansas)
Rows 12-13-14 Song Ja Park (California-Pacific)
Rows 15-16-17-18 J. Neil Gunn (Mississippi)
Rows 19-20-21 Bradley F. Watkins (Central lUinois)
Reserve Tellers
Rows 1-2-34 Donald W. Hamilton (Yellowstone)
Rows 5-6-7 Nathaniel L. Bishop (Virginia)
Rows 8-9-10-11 AlbrechtEls (German Southwest)
Rows 12-13-14 Harriett J. Olson
(Northern New Jersey)
Rows 15-16-17-18 William H. Sadler, Jr.,
(Alabama-West Florida)
Rows 19-20-21 Elizabeth B. St. Clair (Peninsula)
Section B
Section Captain: Rhymes H. Moncure
(Missouri East)
Reserve Section Captain: Marva Jean Hutchens
(Mionesota)
Regular Tellers
Rows 1-2-3 Vance Summers, Jr. (West Ohio)
Rows 4-5-6 Suella C. Barto
(Central Pennsylvania)
Rows 7-8-9 Carrol D. Newquist (Troy)
Rows 10-11-12 Susan D. Sherbrooke
(Pacific Northwest)
Rows 13-14-15 Paul V. Marchbanks (Holston)
Rows 16-17-18 Christine Xavier (Rocky Mountain)
Rows 19-20-21 Joe N. Pevahouse (Memphis)
Reserve Tellers
Rows 1-2-3 Sarah H. Miller (Wyoming)
Rows 4-5-6 James H. Salley (South Carolina)
Rows 7-8-9 Boh E. Waters (Texas)
Rows 10-11-12 Judith Dye (Nebraska)
Rows 13-14-15 Philip A. Amerson (South Indiana)
Rows 16-17-18 Connie L. Mitchell (Kentucky)
Rows 19-20-21 Margaret Ann WiUiams
(Northern Illinois)
Section C
Section Captain: Ruth E. Harper (North Carolina)
Reserve Section Captain: Catherine M. Dimlap (
East Ohio)
Regular Tellers
Rows 1-2-3 Harold Yannayon
(Western Pennsylvania)
Rows 4-5-6 C. Garland Young
(Western North Carolina)
Rows 7-8-9-10 Barbara E. Jantz (Oklahoma)
Rows 11-12-13 John D. Cooke (Western New York)
Rows 14-15-16-17 Bemice D. Johnson
(North Carolina),
Rows 18-19-20-21 Marcos V. Berbano, Jr. Oowa)
Reserve Tellers
Rows 1-2-3 Phyllis R. Rodriguez (Wisconsin)
Rows 4-5-6 Patricia A. Jarvis (West Virginia)
Rows 7-8-9-10 Kelly Byron Bender (Kansas East)
Rows 11-12-13 Phylemon D. Titus (Detroit)
Rows 14-15-16-17 Nancy G. Zabel (Baltimore)
Rows 18-19-20-21 Olgierd Benedyktowicz (Poland)
Section D
Section Captain: James R. King (Tennessee) ,
Reserve Section Captain: Sandra F. Dufresne
(Eastern Pennsylvania)
Regular Tellers
Rows 1-2-3 Oswald P. Branson, Sr. (Florida)
Rows 4-5-6 WUliam B. Cook (Oregon-Idaho)
Rows 7-8-9 Helen L. Rainier
(Southern New Jersey)
Rows 10-11-12-13 James J. Bryan (Missouri West)
Rows 14-15-16-17 Hattie Hamilton
(Eastern Pennsylvania)
Rows 18-19-20 Marion Muthiah (North Dakota)
Reserve Tellers
Rows 1-2-3 Ann-Marie Eliasson (Sweden)
Rows 4-5-6 Antti Mustonen (Finland-Finnish)
Rows 7-8-9 Marvin B. Rosa (West Michigan)
Rows 10-11-12-13 WilUam S. Hatcher
(South Georgia)
Rows 14-15-16-17 Penney Schwab (Kansas West)
Rows 18-19-20 Joseph J.K. Renner (Sierra Leone)
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Group II
Chief Teller: Patricia A. Townsend (New York)
Reserve Chief Teller: Jon R. Gray (Missouri West)
Section A
Section Captain: Charles W. Nicholson (Mississippi)
Reserve Section Captain: Linda C. Marshall
(Yellowstone)
Regular Tellers
Rows 1-2-34 Wesley D. Williams
(Southern New England)
Rows 5-6-7 Beth Capen (New York)
Rows 8-9-10-11 Margaret E. Tur fey/iU (Virginia)
Rows 12-13-14 John T. Porter (Louisiana)
Rows 15-16-17-18 Fred Trevino (Desert Southwest)
Rows 19-20-21 Marine Allen (Little Rock)
Reserve Tellers
Rows 1-2-34 Joan G. Labarr (North Texas)
Rows 5-6-7 W. J. Tiller (Southwest Texas)
Rows 8-9-10-11 Helmut Nausner (Austria)
Rows 12-13-14 Marvin Abrams (California-Pacific)
Rows 15-16-17-18 Rhoda A. Peters (Louisville)
Rows 19-20-21 Stephen R. Pacey (Central Illinois)
Section B
Section Captain: Arlene F. Wood (Alaska)
Reserve Section Captain: Jean Henderson (Holston)
Regular Tellers
Rows 1-2-3 Donald C. Mintum (Wyoming)
Rows 4-5-6 Debra A.S. Quilling (South Carolina)
Rows 7-8-9 Robert M. Jackson (Texas)
Rows 10-11-12 Donald G. Klarup (South Dakota)
Rows 13-14-15 David L. White, Jr. (South Indiana)
Rows 16-17-18 Jean Dowell (Minnesota)
Rows 19-20-21 Victor L. Bonilla (Puerto Rico)
Reserve Tellers
Rows 1-2-3 Caryl Krill (West Ohio)
Rows 4-5-6 Sharonn D. Halderman
(Central Pennsylvania)
Rows 7-8-9 Julius Archibald (Troy)
Rows 10-11-12 Randall C. Brock (Red Bird)
Rows 13-14-15 Jiros Mafbndokoto (Zimbabwe)
Rows 16-17-18 Rodney D. Anderson
(Rocky Mountain)
Rows 19-20-21 Beverly Abbott (Maine)
Section C
Section Captain: Janet E. Stephenson (Iowa)
Reserve Section Captain: Joseph L. Harris (Oklahoma)
Regular Tellers
Rows 1-2-3 Christine A. Bethke (Wisconsin)
Rows 4-5-6 Betty S. Gk)rdon (West Virginia)
Rows 7-8-9-10 Jerry D. Holliday (Kansas East)
Rows 11-12-13 Stephen T. Euper (Detroit)
Rows 14-15-16-17 Bernard Keels (Baltimore)
Rows Id- 19-20-21 Esther J. Angel (East Ohio)
Reserve Tellers
Rows 1-2-3 Paul J. Meuschke
(Western Penngylvania)
Rows 4-5-6 Roberta E. Blackwell
(Western North Carolina)
Rows 7-8-9-10 Harold D. Nixon (Northwest Texas)
Rows 11-12-13 Peter F. CAen (California-Nevada)
Rows 14-15-16-17Dorothy Luckert (Southern Illinos)
Rows 18- 19-20-2 IZ). Min. Armin E. Besserer
((Jierman South)
Section D
Section Captain: Kermit 0. Burrous (North Indiana)
Reserve Section Captain: Charles W. Pearce (Florida)
Regular Tellers
Rows 1-2-3 Delia Escareno (Rio Grande)
Rows 4-5-6 Beth O. Benham
(North Central New York)
Rows 7-8-9 Alice Fleming (West Michigan)
Rows 10-ll-12-13</a7nes H. Rush (South Georgia)
Rows 14-15-16-17 Sue E. Davidson (New Hampshire)
Rows 18-19-20 Barbara E. Harper (North Alabama)
Reserve Tellers
Rows 1-2-3 Thomas Roughface
(Oklahoma Indian)
Rows 4-5-6 Loreto G. Lazaro
(North Central Philippines)
Rows 7-8-9 Theo W. Schaad (Switzerland-France)
Rows 10-11-12-13 Jeannie Trevino-Teddlie
( Central Texas)
Rows 14-15-16-17 Katharine W. Lehman
(North Indiana)
Rows 18-19-20 Velma Bunch (Tennessee)
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May 5. 1992
Petitions to the 1992 General Conference
The following is a list of 2,433 petitions that the sec-
retary of General Conference has forwarded to the Com-
mittee on Reference for its review and referral to
appropriate legislative committees. Abbreviations and
the petition code may be found on pages 1017-1018 of
Advance Edition n.
This list is sorted in alphabetical order by source.
Petitions from individuals are sorted by last name, peti-
tions from local church groups are sorted by the local
church name, and petitions from annual conferences
and conference committees are sorted by the annual
conference abbreviation. Petitions from multiple
sources are sorted by the first source listed on the peti-
tion, or the source of the first petition received in the
case of duplicate petitions.
GM-12226-8000-R Native American Religious Freedom Act of
1978. Marvin B. Abrams, Native American UidC, Norwalk, CA.
GM-12277'«7S6-D Constitution of District United Methodist Men.
David C. Adams -H 12 Other Individuals. Bellevue UMC, Nashville, TN.
FA-122164000-R Financial Support for Country and Rural
Churches. Administrative Board, Addison UliC, Maine Conference,
MA.
HE-12280-1S19-D Institutional Affiliation with The United
Methodist Church. 12 Local Church Administration/Boards + 54 Ind.
LC-11171-0216-D Baptism and Confirmation. Administrahve
Board, 4 local church groups + 1 individual.
FM-10O40-0O71-D Human Sexuality. Retain Para. 7 IF.
Administrative Boards, Clapps, Normandale, First, Rev. Freeman + 96
Individuals, Corryton, TN.
FA-11667-S0OO-R General Board of Pensions. Conference Board of
Pensions and Home Claimants, AFL.
LC-10182-0106-D The Sacrament of Baptism. AJ1„ CTX.
FA-10SS4-S000-R Retain Budget Request at Level Funding. AFL,
KEN, NMX, SCA, LRE, CTX.
CS-10108-8000-R Oppose the Promotion and Distribution of
Pornography. AFL
CS-10967.S0OO-R4 Commission on Alcohol and Drugs. AFL
C8-10988-8000-R Letter Writing Campaign Regarding Health
Care. AFL
GJ-lOOeO-0806-D Membership on Program Boards. AFL
GJ-1012e-2S21-D Chargeable Offenses. AFL
CO-11648-0704-D Business of the Conference. Theodore L
Agnew, First UMC, Stillwater, OK
GJ-11S68-1001-D Continue the Genera] Council on Ministries.
Theodore L. Agnew, First UMC, Stillwater, OK
IC-11674-2101-D Continue the General Commission on Religion
and Race. Theodore L Agnew, First UMC, Stillwater, OK
IC-11676-2401-D Continue in the World Methodist Council.
Theodore L. Agnew, First UMC, Stillwater, OK
IC-11676-2402-D Continue Membership in CCUIC, NCCC and
WCCC. Theodore L. Agnew, First UMC, Stillwater, OK
IC-12227-S00O-R Adopt 'Toward an Ecumenical Future".
Theodore L. Agnew, First UMC, Stillwater, OK
MN-11691-0609-D Termination of Office. Theodore L Agnew,
First UMC, Stillwater, OK
MN-11698-0680-D Responsibility of Pastors and Clergy. Theodore
L Agnew, First UMC, Stillwater, OK
MN-12289-0404-D The Ordained Ministry. Theochre L Agnew,
First UMC, Stillwater, OK.
CO-10598-OeeO-D Organizations of a Missionary Conference.
AKM.
FA-10S88-07S7-D Proportional Payments for Pastoral Support.
AKM.
GJ-104S8-0810-D General Agency Membership. AKM.
CS-12S06.0716-D Abortion and the Nurturing Community. Adm.
Bd + 3 Other Local Churches + 85 Individuals, Aldersgate UMC,
College Station, TX.
MN-12898-0402-D Human Sexuality. Adm. Council + 568
individuals -\- 127 groups, Aldersgate UMC, Dobbs Ferry, NY.
CS-11268-8000-R Stewardship of Creation. Council on Ministries,
Alplaus UMC, Alptaus, NY.
CS-1242(VS000-R Oppose Support for the Freedom of Choice Act ct
1991. Administrative Council, Alva UMC, Alva, FL
CS-1242&«00O-R Regarding SUte-By.State Legislation Regarding
Abortion. Administrative Board, Alva UMC, Alva, FL.
MN-11790-8000-R Council of Bishop Theological Deliberation on
Abortion. Administrative Council, Alva UMC, Alva, FL
FM-I2SS9-0071-R Human Sexuality. Administrative Council,
Amboy UMC, WV.
DI-1 1469-8000-R Object to Removing the Word 'Taith" from the
Book of Worship. William and Marlene Ambrose, First UMC, Parsons,
WV.
HE-11488-1580-D Purpose cf the Schools of Theology. Robert L
Anderson, WOB.
HE-11489-1SS1-D Schools of Theology. Robert I^ Anderson, WOH.
CS-11294-S00O-R The Appalachian Mission. Appalachian
Development Committee.
CS-11826-S00O-R Increase Commitment to End World Hunga
and Poverty. Appalachian Development Committee.
CS-11820^00O-R Homeleesnees in the USA. Appalachian
Development Committee.
CS-11827-8000-R Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse.
Appalachian Development Committee.
FA-1107ft-2558-D RequiremenU of Trustees of Church
Institutions. Appalachian Development Comm-ittee.
FA-11482-8000-M$ Church Wide Study of Clergy Salary and
Support Structure. Appalachian Development Committee.
GM-11857-8000-R Church and Community Workers.
Appalachian Development Comm-ittee, Hagerstown, MD.
IC-11859-07SS-D Conference Archives and History. Archives and
Sistory, Silver Springs, MD.
IC-11809-SOOO-R Election of Local Church Historian. Ark. Area
Joint Commission on Archives and History, Arkansas.
CO-11846-Oeil-D Resolutions and Positions Adopted by the
General Conference. Administrative Board, Aroma, Laton UMC,
Bucky Turk and Mr & Mrs. Geyer, Laton, Miamisburg OH and St
Bryan, TX, CA.
C8-1194(M00O-R The Oxford House Model for Drug and Alcohol
Abuse. Administrative Council, Asbury UMC, Prairie Village, KS.
FM-12866-0071-D Human Sexuality. Administrative Council and
Members, Ashford UMC, Houston, TX.
CO-11807-fl726-D Annual Conference Council on Ministries.
Association of Physically Challenged UM Ministers, Wallingford, CT.
CO-11810.S000-R Americans with Disabilities Act. Association of
Physically Challenged UM Ministers, Wallingford, CT.
CS-11810>8OOO*R Accessibility of Parsonages and Churches.
Association of Physically Challenged UM Ministers, Wallingford, CT.
FA-11881-8000-R Accessibility Grants to Local Churchee.
Association of Physically Challenged UM Ministers, Wallingford, CT.
MN-11808-0608-D Open Itineracy and Handicapping Conditions.
Association of Physically Challenged UM Ministers, Wallingford, CT.
MN-12261-8000-M Judicial Administration and Procedures.
Hardin L. Atkins, IB, NMX.
FA-11079-8000-R Relocation of the General Board of Global
Ministries. Charles W. Avery, AFL
LXM1169-0106-D Baptismal Regeneration. Charles W. Avery,
AFL.
CO-11468-0704-D Business cf the Annual Conference. Sue Avery,
Christ UMC, Kettering, OH.
CS-1241S-0071-D Abortion. Administrative Council, Avon UMC,
Ml Vernon, WA.
CS-11920-0071-D The Scientific Community. George E. Bailey,
EOH.
C8-119214)07ft.D Our Social Creed. George E. Bailey, BOB.
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DM192S-1201-D The Purpose of the General Bowd of
Diseipleehip. Oeorge E. Bailey, EOH.
DI-11824-1202-D Reepcneibilities of the General Board of
Diecipleehip. Oeorge E. Bailey, EOH.
DM1826-1207-D Educational Reeponaibilitiee of the General
Board of Diedpleship. Oeorge E. Bailey, EOH.
DI-11926-1212-D Responsibilities of the General Board of
Discipleehip/Evangelism. Oeorge E. Bailey, EOH.
DI-11827-1214-D Worship Responsibilities of the General Board of
the General Board of Diseipleehip. Oeorge E. Bailey, EOH.
DI-11928-12ie-D Devotional Life Responsibilities of the General
Board of Diecipleship. Oeorge E. Bailey, EOH.
DI-1192&-1228-D The Curriculum Resources Committee. Oeorge
E. Bailey, EOH.
FM-119S2-00e&-D The Present Challenge to Theology in the
Church. Oeorge E. Bailey, EOH.
OM-119tS-1402-D Reeponsibilities of the General Board of Global
Ministries. George E. Bailey, EOH.
LC-1 1885-0202-D The Local Church. George E. BaUey, EOH.
LC-1198e-02e8-D The Church School. George B. Bailey, EOH.
CO-11192-0726-D Conference Council on Ministries. George W.
Baldwin, Central UMC, Kansas City, K3.
C8-11196-8000-R Socially Responsible Investment Guidelines.
Oeorge W. Baldwin, Central UMC, Kansas City, KS.
CS-11196-8000-R Loi7 Intensity Conflict. George W. Baldwin and
Reu. James D. Uhlig, Central UMC. Kansas City, KS.
DI-11197-1202-D General Board of Diseipleehip. George W.
Baldwin, Central UMC, Kansas City, KS.
DM1198-1806-D United Methodist National Youth Ministry.
Oeorge W. Baldwin, Central UMC, Kansas City, KS.
FA-11184-1604-D General Authorization of the General Board of
Pensions. George W. Baldwin, Central UMC, Kansas City, KS.
FA-1120O4)709-D Reeponsibilitiee of the Conference Council on
Finance and Administration. Oeorge W. Baldwin, Central UMC,
Kansas City. KS.
FA-11204-090e-D General Council on Finance and
Administration. Oeorge W. Baldwin, Central UMC, Kansas City, KS.
FA-1120S-1604-D General Board of Pensions. George W. Baldwin,
Central UMC, Kansas City, KS.
FA-11206-1608-D Conference Board of Pensions. George W.
Baldwin, Central UMC, Kansas City, KS.
FA-11207-2612-D Annual Conference Property. Oeorge W.
Baldwin, Central UMC, Kansas City, KS.
GJ-1 1212-081 6-D PoUcies Relative to Socially Responsible
Investments. George W. Baldwin, Central UMC, Kansas City, KS.
OJ-1121S-1000-D General Council on Ministries. Oeorge W.
Baldwin, Central UMC, Kansas City, KS.
GM-1121K-1402-D Duties of the General Board of Global
Ministries. George W. Baldwin, Central UMC, Kansas City, KS.
GM-11216-1411-D Policies of investment of the General Board of
Global Ministries. George W. Baldwin, Central UMC, Kansas City, KS.
HE-11217-0782-D Responsibilities of the Conference Board of
Higher Education and Campus Ministry. Oeorge W. Baldwin, Central
UMC, Kansas City, KS.
HE-11219-lSOe-D Duties of the General Board of Higher
Education and Campus Ministry. Oeorge W. Baldwin, Central UMC,
Kansas City, KS.
HE-11220-1518-D Responsibilities of the University Senate.
Oeorge W. Baldwin, Central UMC, Kansas City, KS.
LC-1 1227-024 7-D Promotion of Policies Relative to Socially
Raq>onsible Investments. Oeorge W. Baldwin, Central UMC, Kansas
City, KS.
LC-11229-26S2-D Local Church Property. George W. Baldwin,
Central UMC, Kansas City, KS.
FM-12S40^)071-D Human Sexuality. Amend 7 IF. Linda Bales +
S Ad Boards + S individuals, Ohmer Park UMC, Dayton. OH.
CS-12801-S00O-R Defining the Beginning of Life. James Curtis
Ballard, First UMC, Euless, TX.
CS-124104)071-D Abortion. James Curtis Ballard, First UMC,
Euless, TX.
FM-1287(V800O-R Adoption of the Minority Report of the
Commission to Study Homosexuality. James Curtis Ballard, First
UMC, Euless, TX.
LC-1187S-0246-D Staff-Parish Relations Committee. Dulaney
Barrett, NMX.
MN-12119-0481-D Qualifications for Ordination. Dulaney Barrett,
NMX.
FM-11818-S000-R Baptism and Confirmation. A. Z>ulim«y
Barrett, NMX.
MN-118824M22-D Members in Full Connection. R. Dulaney
Barrett, NMX.
MN-12897-0402-D Human Sexuality. Jean Barthel, Mt Orab
UMC, Bethel, OH.
CO-11116-060ft.D Election of Bishops. Beta Barto, Reading, PA.
LC-12179-0224-D Baptized Children Retained as Preparatcry
Members. Arlinda P. Baszner, St Luke UMC, Kokomo, IN.
FA-11S66-0710-D Clergy Support Budgets. Jim Beat, Little Rock,
AR.
FA-11867-0718-D Plan and Method of Clergy Support. JimBeal,
Little Rock, AR.
FA-1 1808-0719-0 Clergy Support. Jim Beal, Little Rock, AR.
FA-118e8-0720-D Determination of the Pastor's Salary . JimBeal,
Little Rock, AR.
FA-11870«721-D Claim for Unpaid Salary. Jim Beal, LiUle Rock,
AR.
FA-11S71-0722-D Commission on Equitable Salary. JimBeal,
Little Rock, AR.
FA-11872-0724-D Reporting of IVavel and Other Expenses. Jim
Beal, Little Rock, AR.
FA-1187S-0726-D Compensation for Clergy Appointed Beyond the
Local Church. Jim Beal, Little Rock, AR.
FA-11876-0907-D National Association of Commission on
Equitable Salariee. Jim Beal, Little Rock, AR.
LC-11274-0244-D The Administrative Council or Administrative
Board. Jim Beal, NAK
LC-11891-0247-D Compensation of the Pastor and Other Staff
Appointed by the Bishop. Jim Beal, Little Rock, AR.
LC-11894-02&6-D Reconunendation of Pastor's Compensation to
Charge Conference. Jim. Beal, Litde Rock, AR.
LC-11896-0269-D Pulpit Supply and Proposal for Compensation.
Jim Beal, Little Rock, AR.
MN-11400-0818-D Maintain Compensation of Pasters. J'l/n BeoJ,
Little Rock, AR.
MN-11412-0408-D Compensation Established by the Annual
Conference for Full time Local Pastors. Jim Beal, NAK.
MN-11418-0414-D Qualification for Election to Probationary
Membership. Jim Beal, NAK.
MN-11417-0441-D Support for Ordained Ministers Appointed to a
Pastoral Charge. Jim Beal, NAK.
MN-1141S^>446-D Sabbatical Leave ftr Ordained Ministers. Jim
Beal, NAK
MN-11419^>449-D Maternity/Paternity Leave. </im Beoi, AMil
MN-11421-0461-D Retirement of Ordained Ministers. JimBeal,
NAK
MN-11428-0628-D Reeponsibilitiee of District SuperintendenU.
Jim Beal, NAK
IC-12106-0788-D Duties of the Conference Commission on
Archives and History. Marvin Bean, WOH.
OJ-12276-2e21-D Chargeable Offenses. Christi Beasley, Indian
River City UMC, Titusville, FL.
GJ-12220-0821-D Meetings Open to News Media. Lewis H.
Beckford, MNE.
C8-11SS8-8000-R Condemn All Sexual Acts Outside Marriage.
AdminXstradue Board, Bedford UMC, Bedford, PA.
C8-12422-8000-R Take a Stronger Stand Against Abortion.
Administrative Board, Bedford UMC, Bedford, PA.
FM-11566-8000-R Reaffirm our United Methodist Doctrinal
Position. Administrative Board, Bedford UMC, Bedford, PA.
FM-12862-0071-D Human Sexuality. Amend 7 IF.
Administrative Board, Bedford UMC, Bedford, PA.
HE-llS71-ie80-D Accountability of the Theological Schools.
Administrative Board, Bedford UMC, Bedford, PA.
QJ-12184-0004-C Inclusivenees of the Church. Dorothy Bedwell,
First UMC, Morehead City, NC.
GM-1227e-0742-D Establish a Conference United Methodist Men
Organization. David C. Adams + 25 Other Individuals, Bellevue UMC,
NashvilU, TN.
LC-12281-0264-D Support Scouting Ministry. David Adams ■¥ 26
Other Individuals, Bellevue UMC, Nashville, TN.
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LC-12282-0268-D Cocrdinator of Scouting Ministry. David C.
Adam* + 24 Other Individuals, Bellevue UMC, Nashville, TN.
LC-1228S-02eS-D Coordinator of Scouting Ministry. David C.
Adams + 24 Other Individuals, BeUevue UMC, Nashville, TN.
FA-1228a4000-R R«tireee Defined Benefit Program. 80 Members
of the Benefit Program.
OJ-12S21-S000-R Conference Adjudicatory Board. Teodoro
Bernardo, Central UMC, Manila, Philippines.
MN-1282&Oei8-D LimiUtions on Years of Service fcr a D.S.
Teodoro Bernardo, Central UMC, Manila, Philippines.
HN-12S88-068S-D Confirmation of AppointmenU. Teodoro
Bernardo, Central UMC, Manila, Philippines.
C8-11862-0071-D Death with Dignity. Z>aie £. £e3<, C/L
CS-1186S-0072-D RigfaU of Children. Dale B. Best and Ward
Boyd,CIL.
CS-11864-0078-D Abstinence of Gambling. Dale E. Best and
WardBoyd, CIL.
CS-11S66-0074-D Criminal Justice and the Political Community.
Dale E. Best and Ward Boyd, CIL
FM-12S75-S0OO-R Human Sexuality. Administrative Council,
Bethany UMC, Middletown, OB.
DI-11822-S000-R All Inclusive Language. Administrative Board,
Bethldiem UMC, Thornton, PA.
aj-llS46-8000-M$ Task Force to Study Ways to Resolve
Ideological Disputes. Pastor and Memho's, Bethlehem UMC,
Thornton, PA.
HE-11868-8000-R Feminist Theology. Administrative Board,
BethUhem UMC, Thornton, PA.
MN-1127ft-04S6-D Support Pastoral Appointments for a Minimum
of Four Years. Administrative Council, Big Springs UMC, Lecompton,
KS.
C8-11611-0072-D Media, Violence and Christian Values. Bishop's
Task Force for Responsible Media and Administrative Board Green
Memorial UMC, Richmond, VA.
CO-llMft«W0-R Affirmation of Zoar UMC of Philadelphia.
Black Methodist for Church Renewal Dayton, OB.
C8-11907-8000-R Human Intervention: No Military Involvement.
Black Methodist for Church Renewal, Dayton, OB.
CS-11908-8000-R Comprehensive Health Care. Black Methodist
for Church Renewal, Dayton, OB.
CS-119O9-S00O-R Care Giving Tean» fcr Aids Victims and Their
Families. Black Methodist for ChurA Raiewal, Dayton, OB.
DI-1191O-S0OO-R Advisory/Coordinating Committee on Older
Adults. Black Methodist for Church Renewal, Dayton, OB.
DI-11811-8000-R Black Leadership. Black Methodist for Church
Renewal, Dayton, OB.
FA-11912-S000-R4 Historically Black Colleges Related to the
UMC and the Black College Fund. Black Methodist for Church
Renewal, Dayton, OB.
OJ-1191S4000-R Black Church Growth. Black Methodist for
Church Renewal, Dayton, OB.
GJ-1I914-SO0O-R Ethnic Membership on Boards and Agencies.
Black Methodist for Church Renewal, Dayton, OB.
GJ-1191S-80OO-R Ethnic Local Church Concerns. Black
Methodist for Church Renewal, Dayton, OB.
GJ-119ie-<000-R Strengthening the Black Church fcr the 2lBt
Century. Black Methodist for Church Renewal, Dayton, OB.
OH-11917-S00O-R National Plan for Hispanic Ministries. Black
Methodist for Church Renewal, Dayton, OB.
HE-11918-S0OO-R Africa Univ^sity. Black Methodist for Church
Renewal, Dayton, OB.
IC-11919-8000-R Sexism and Suppo^ COSROW. Black MeOiodist
for Church Renewal, Dayton, OB.
IC-11 ieS4000-R Eradication at Language that Promotee
Divisiveness, Segregation or Racism. Donald E. Blair, Cliftondale
UMC, College Park, OA.
IC-118aS-S0OO-R Adopt Consultation on Church Union's Plan.
Comm. on Christian Unity and Interrdigious Cone, BLT, PNW.
MN-I2061-S000-M$ Task Force to Study Ways to Address the
Concerns of Pastoral Care and Counseling. Pastoral Care and
Counseling Corn-mission and G.C., BLT.
CS-1221O-S0OO-R Terrorism Peace with Justice Task Force Bd. of
Church and Soc, BLT.
IC-118aO-1812-D Add Cox Memorial United Methodist Church,
Hallowall, MA. United Methodist Bistorical Society. BLT.
LC-11874-0247-D Electionof a Church Historian. United
Methodist Bistorical Society, BLT.
MN-10161-O402-D Accepting Practicing Homosexuals into the
Ministry. BLT.
CS-11667-S00O-R Violence in our Society. Administrative Bofird,
Blue Valley Memorial UMC, Manhattan, KS.
HE-12278-1617-D Membership and Organization of the
University Senate. 10 Local Church Adm. Boards/Councils + 47 Ind.
GJ-lliaS4000-R Termination of United Methodist Members
Membership in the Masonic Lodge. Charles R. Bolyard, Mercer, PA.
FA-11O78-S0OO-R General College and Mission University Fund.
Rebekah Bolyard, Mercer, PA.
FM-12M2-S00O-R Reject the Recommendation to Develop Study
Materials on Homosexuality. Administrative Council, Boone Bill
UMC, Summeruille, SC.
MN-lOOSO-OSOe-D Nomination fcr the Episcopacy. Seth P. Bower,
WPA.
MN-101 70-06 17-D Jurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy. Reu.
Richard Bowyer.
CS-12000-8000-R Gun Control Ronald E. Bowyer, WVA.
FM-10786-8000-S Report of the Baptism Study Committee. BPSC.
GJ-11806-0000-C Eligibility cf all United Methodist Members to
Vote in General and Special Elections. John R. Brawthen, Asbury
UMC, Minneapolis, MN.
FA-11S16-0921-D Ministerial Education Fund. David W.
Breeden, VIR.
CS-1115S-0071-D Support the Present Statement Regarding
Abortion. Administrative Board Bright Star UMC, Atlanta, GA.
DI-11169-S0OO-R Inclusive Language. Adminij^ative Board,
Bright Star UMC, Atlanta, GA.
CS-12264-S000-R Labeling of Intoxicants. Church and Society
Work Area, Broadmoor UMC, Shreveport, LA.
CS-12S14-S000-R Pornography. Church and Society Work Area,
Broadmoor UMC, Shreveport, LA.
CO>11791-0e07-D The Appointment Process. Charles A.
Brockwell, Jr., LVL
CO-11794-0012-D Interjurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy.
Charles W. Brockwell, Jr., LVL
CO-1 1796-0620-0 Authority of the College of Bishops of a
Jurisdiction. Charles W. Brockwell, Jr., LVL.
CO-11796-0628-D Jurisdicticoal Committee on Episcopacy.
Charles W. Brockwell, LVL
CO-12086-0618-D The Jurisdictional Conference. Charles W.
Brockwell, LVL.
MN-11884-0062-C Episcopal Siqiervision. Charles W. Brockwell,
Jr., LVL
CS-12168-S0OO-R Drug and Alcohol Concerns. £Uen Bro<iertdt -I-
13 Individuals, Metropolitan Memorial UMC, Washington, DC.
CO-11060-00S7-C Provision fcr Annual Conference Reporting of
Delegates. Lonnie D. Brooks, EastAnt^orage UMC, Anchorage, AK-
CO-1 1424-001 0<; The Constitution ofThe United Methodist
Church on the Status of Annual Conference. Lonnie D. Brooks, Bast
Anchorage UMC, Anchorage, AK.
GJ-11086-0802-D Strengthen General Council on Ministries'
Supervisory role. Lonnie D. Brooks, East Anchorage UMC, Anchorage,
AK
GJ-11 087-261 6-D Access to Judicial Council. Lonnie D. Brooks,
East Anchorage UMC, Anchorage, AK
GJ-1 1 162-0826-0 LimiUtion of Boycotte. Lonnie D. Brooks, East
Anchorage UMC, Anchorage, AK
CO-1146S-00Se-C Duties of the Annual Con&rence. Lonnie D.
Brooks, East Anchorage UMC, Anchorage, AK
LC-11871 -0227-0 Affiliate and Associate Membership. David W.
Brown, WOB.
LC-11872-0260-O Care of Members. David W. Brown, WOB.
LC-12180-0262-D Maintain Accurate Membership Rolls David
W. Brown, WOB.
LC-11868-0216-D Admission into the Church. Donald W. Brown,
WOB.
MN-11688-8000-M$ Terms of Episcopacy Leadership. Charles M.
Bryan, TEN.
DI-11618-0277-D Lay Speakers. Donald L Buege, WMI.
OI-11769-0278-D Certified Lay S^jeaker. DonoWi. Buege. WW/.
FA-126ie-0906-D Financial Reeponsibilitiee. Finance Committee,
Burnt BiUs UMC, Burnt BUU, NY.
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Th« Ministerial Education Fund. AUUon
Relocation Acroee District Boundaries. Allison
The Black College Fund. Alliton Cambre, TBX.
Admission into the Church. Alliaon Camhre,
Membership Records and Reports. Alliaon
Program Agencies. Allison Cambn, TEX.
Continuation of Candidacy. Allison Cambre,
Categories of Local Pastors. Allison Cambre,
Classification of Ordination. Allison Cambre,
The Itinerant System. Allison Cambre, TEX.
Bishops in Central Conference. Alliaon
FA-116O8-800O-R Ministerial Pension Plan. Lorraine B. Burt,
First UUC, Olympia, WA.
MN-1 1 1S1-0461-D Effective Date of Retirement for Ordained
Ministers. Billy Id. Cadtn. NCA.
CO-1169S-0607-D The Assignment Process of Bishops. Aitiaon
Cambre, TEX.
FA-1160(MW21-D
Cambre, TBX.
FA-12029-2620-D
Cambre, TEX.
FA-120S0.4000-M
LC-120S&.O210-D
TEX.
LC-12087.02S2-D
Cambre. TEX.
LC-12OS»«20S-D
MN-11SM-0406-D
TEX.
HN-116W-0408-D
TEX.
MN-1 1686-0420-D Requirements for Election as an Associate
Member. Allison Cambre, TEX.
MN-11687-0448-D Leave of Absence. Allison Cambre, TEX.
MN-11690-0468-D Base of Complainta. Allison Cambre, TEX
BfN-lieSS-0437-D Transfers from Other Methodist
Denominations. Allison Cambre, TEX.
MN-116S4-04S9-D Responsibilities and Duties of a Pastor. Allison
Cambre, TEX.
MN-12044-04S8-D
TEX.
MN-12046-0487-D
MN-12O47-0S12-D
Cambre, TEX.
LC-11446-2640-D Local Church Property-Sale, Transfer, Lease, cr
Mortgage. Conference Commission on Religion and Race, CAP.
LC-1144e-2eS0-D Study of Local Church Potential. Conference
Comjnission on Religion and Race, CAP.
C8-1 1427-SOOO-R Comprehensive Teet Ban Treaty. Peace with
Justice Committee, CAP.
FM-100044)071-D Human Sexuality. Amend para. 71 F. CAP,
SNB. CNV, mrK.
CS-10288-8000-R Forced Contraceptive Use and Sterilization.
CAP.
C8-10S48-S000-R< Anniversary Edition cf "The Bishops Call fir
Peace and the Self-Development of Peoples'*. CAP.
FA-10299-2612-D Landmark Policy. CAP.
OJ-10122-0810-D Conference Nominating Committee. CAP.
IC-10862-SOOO'R Continue the Commission of Religion and Race
and Continue Status Role of Women. CAP.
MN-10174-0786-D Conference Committee on Episcopacy. CAP.
CS-11612-S000-R Developing a National Consensus fcr Clergy
and Laity. Methodists United for Peace with Justice, Capitol UUC,
Washington, DC.
LC-1117(M>113-D A£Ermation and Stress of Clergy. John A. Carr
and Nancy J. Webb, Association of Physically Challenged UM
Ministers, Wallingford, CT.
FM-128«(M)071-D Human Sexuality. Amend 7 IF. Herman Y.
Carr, New Brunswick UMC, Bridgewater, NJ.
LX7-11102-2648-D Planning and Financing Requirements fcr Local
Church Buildings. John A. Carr and Nancy J. Webb, Association of
Physically Challenged UM MinisUrs, Wallingford, CT.
LC:-1117ft«2e»-D Accessibility of Faeilitiee. John A. Carr and
Nancy J. Webb, Association of Physically Challenged UM Ministers,
Wallingford, CT.
DI-12267-122S-D Curriculum Resources Review Committee. 14
Local Church Oroupa + 48 Individuals, Carroll UMC, Carroll, OH.
CU-12272-2a21-D Chargeable Offenses. Shalom Ministries + 29
Local Church Groups + 24B Ind, Carroll UMC, Carroll, OH.
FM-12090-00e8-D Ecumenical Commitment. Riley Case, NIN.
FM-12091-00a9-D The Doctrinal Statement. Riley B. Case, NIN.
FM-12082-800O-M The Study on Baptism Report. Riley B.Caae,
NIN.
FM-12088-S000-M Study on Baptism R«i>ort. Riley B. Case, NIN.
OJ-114MM>806-D Additional Membership on General Program
Boards. Riley B. Case, NIN.
OJ-11481-0810-D Osneral Agency Membership. Aifay A Co**,
NIN.
MN-11602-1629-D ReeponsibiUtiea of the Division of Ordained
Ministry. Riley B. Case, NIN.
DM1604-S000-R Amendments to the Proposed Book of Worship.
Riley B. Case, SL Luke UMC, Kokonw, IN.
MN-11901-0618-D Limitations on Tears of Service. Robert T.
Casey, Newport News, VA.
DI-1017fr4000-S United Methodist Book of Warship. CBOW.
FA-llMS-SOOO-R The Propoeed Budget From OCFA
Adjninistrative Council, Centenary UMC, Cape Girardeau, MO.
GJ-1194e-<0OO-M$ Create Commission to Study Structure of
Boards and Agencies. Administrative Council, Centenary UMC, Cape
Girardeau, MO.
UN-11886-0S09-D RightsofDiaconal Ministers. Atfmims^aA'M
Council, Centenary UMC, Cape Girardeau, MO.
LC-12040-026S-D Committee on Nominations and Personnel.
Administrative Board, Central Park UMC, Birmingham, AL.
DI-11616-S0OO-R God Language in the Book of Worship.
Administrative Board, Central Terrace UMC, Winston Salem, NC.
FA-11617-S000-R Reduction in Budget and Bureaucracy.
Administrative Council, Central Terrace UMC, Winston Salem, NC.
FM-11619-OOee-D Doctrinal Accountability. Administrative
Council, Central Terrace UMC, Winston Salem, NC.
FM-12a28-S000-R No Further Funds for a Study Committee
Regarding Homosexuality. Administrative Council, Central Terrace
UMC, Winston Salem, NC.
LC-11629-0221-D Baptism and Confirmation. Administration
Board, Central Terrace UMC, Winston Salem, NC.
CS-12417-0071-D Belief in Sanctity of the Unborn.
Administrative Board, Central Terrace UMC, Winston-Salem, NC.
C8-12404-0071-D Include the Durham Declaration in Paragraph
71. Administrative Council, Central UMC, Laurinburg, NC.
FM-12878-0071-D Human Sexuality. Administrative Board,
Central UMC, Toledo, OH.
MN-128824M02-D Human Sexuality. DeleU para. 402.2.
Administrative Board, Central UMC, Toledo, OH.
CO-ll(>a74>eil-D The Book of Reeolutions Up-Dating. Christ
UMC and Adm. Bd Shiloh UMC, Goshen, KY, Florence, KY.
CO-11779-O701-D Voting RighU for Deaconesses. Church and
Community Workers National Organization, Berea, KY.
GM-11784-1418-D Voting Rights for Deaconeeeee. Church and
Community Workers National Organization, Berea, KY.
LC-11787-0206-D Cooperative Parish Ministries. Church and
Community Workers National Organization, Berea, KY.
BfN-11788-06S2-D Criteria in the Appointment Making Process.
Church and Community Workers National Organization, Berea, KY.
IC-118ei-S00O-M$ Task Force to Study Racism and Sexism Rural
Churches and Institutions. Church and Com.munity Workers National
Organization, Berea, KY.
MN-11864-S00O-R Considering Community Contexts in the
Appointment Making Process. Church and Community Workers
National Organization, Berea, KY.
FA-12892-090e-D Human Sexuality. Administrative Council,
Church of the Cross, Toledo, OH.
LC-11U7.O20S-D Full Membership in The United Methodist
Church. Administrative Board, Church Street and First UMC Atlantic
Beach, NC, Knoxville, TN.
LC-11U&420&-D Membership of a Local United Methodist
Church. Administrative Board, Church Street UMC and Dorothy
Bedwell, KnaxvilU, TN.
OJ-11S2M)004-C Inclusiveness of the Church. Administratiue
Board, Church Street UMC, Knoxville, TN.
CO-10117-070S-D Accountability fcr Church Membership. CIL
CS-10SeS-<000-R SUtement on Abortion. CIL.
DI-10297-0eS6-D Jurisdictional Committee on UMM. CIL.
DI-10298-1222-D Men's Work Responsibilities. CIL.
OJ-1080»-2621-D Chargeable Offenses. CIL.
IC-10S14-0741-D Establish an Annual Conference UM Men
Organization. CIL.
MN-10S76-04SO-D Voluntary Family Leave. CIL.
C8-121SS-S000-R Aids Education. IS Members Theological
Dimensions Class, Claremont School of Theology, Claremont, CA.
CO-11797-S000-R Information on the Status of Business During
the General Conference. Zack Clayton, Epworth UMC, Columbus, OH.
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May 5, 1992
DM 0696-0000-0$ Establish a Committee on OMa- Adult
Ministries. CNV + 13 Other Annual Conferences.
HE-10849-S000-R Higher Education Training and Scholarships.
CNVandNAK
MN-11S4S-0462-D Clergy Who Fail to Submit Annual Reports.
Bd. of Ordained Ministry and the Bishop's Cabinety CNV.
FA-1288S-090e-D Affirm Full Participation of Gays and Lesbians
in the church. 323 Clergywomen of the United Methodist Church, CNV
and other Conferences.
FM-13877-0071-D Human Sexuality. 323 Clergywomen of the
United Methodist Church, CNV and other Conferences.
LC-11814-0262-D0 Removal of Local Church Officers. Conference
Cabinet and San Jose District COM.. CNV.
FM-1019ft4)072-D Rights of Lesbians and Gay Men. CNV, GBCS.
6M-10441-S0OO-R National Plan for Hispanic Ministries. CNV.
NMX, CAP, DSW, NCA, PEN.
MN-10288-0404-D The Moral and Social Reeponsibility of
Ordained Ministers. CNV, NY K.
MN-10624-0402-D Ordination or Appointment of "Self-Avowed"
Practicing Homoeeiuals. CNV, NYK
C8-10988-8000-R Health Care Service for All Persons. CNV.
DI-108e7-S000-R4 Resources and Materials for Families of
Incarcerated Pereons. CNV.
DM060S-8000-R African American Family Life. CNV.
FA-10882-S000-R Student Local Pastor Enrollment in the
Con^rehensive Protection Plan. CNV.
GJ-10974-8000-R Study and Celebration of Native American
People. CNV.
LC-10221-0208-D Celebrating the Diversity of Church Members.
CNV.
MN-10268-0460-D Extended Family Leave. CNV.
MN-1098O-OS04-D Candidacy for Diaconal Ministry. CNV.
MN-10981-0404-D The Certified Candidate. CNV.
MN-10982-0414-D Qualification for Election to Probationary
Membership. CNV.
MN-1098S-0120-D Requirements for Election as an Associate
Member. CNV.
MN-10984-0424-D Requirement for Admission to the Ministry.
CNV.
MN-10986-0481-D Qualifications for Ordination. CNV.
MN-1128O400O-R Pastor/Clergy/Chaplain Consecrated Through a
Ceremony of Laying on of Hands. Lawrence P. Coates, West Derfield
UMC, Fostoria, MI.
LC-10144-0269-D Chairperson of Committee on Nominations and
Personnel. Flora Thompson Cobb, Edenton Street UMC, Raleigh, NC.
FA-11825-0906-D Fiscal Responsibilities. Administrative Board,
Coker UMC, San Antonio, TX.
MN-12824-0068-C Episcopal Supervision. Lelia Shore
Commander, First UMC, Cory, NC.
CO-10002-0606-D Bishops in Jurisdictions. Amend para. 606.1 &
2 So. Central Jurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy, SDA.
CO-11808-0608-D Petitions to General Conference. Committee on
Plan of Organization and Rules ofOrd, Delaware, OH.
FM-1200e-S000-M Oppose Elimination of Confirmation.
Administrative Board, Community UMC, Belle Glade, FL.
1X7-1 1688-2648-D Planning Requirements for Local Church
Building. Committee on Persons with Handicapping Conditions,
Community UMC, Dayton, OH.
CO-10015-0088-C Ministerial Delegates to General, Jurisdictional
and Central Conferences. Administrative Council, Community UMC,
Wrightwood, CA.
LC-10072-0252-D The Administrative Council: Membership and
ReeponsibiUtiee. Administrative Council, Community UMC,
Wrightwood, CA.
GJ-12224-8000-R Adopt "Peace with Justice as a Special
Program". Church and Society Committee, Concord UMC, Athens, WV.
LC-111244)2e8-D Guidelines for the Church Library. Lois M.
Cone, First UMC, Okeechobee, FL.
DI-1200S-8000-M Publish a Youth Devotional. Conference
Council on Youth Ministries, Sr High UMYF, Hartford, SD.
DI-11768-0277-D Lay Speaking. Conway District Council on
Ministries, Conway, AR.
DI-11760-0278-D Lay Speaker. Conway District Council on
Ministries, Conway, AR.
DI-11761-0279-D Church Lay Speaker. Conway District Council
on Ministries, Conway, AR.
LC-11682-2689-D Incorporated Local Church Property. W.
Vernon and Shirley Cook, First UMC + 13 individuals, Chula Viaia,
CA.
CS-11699-0072-D Rights of Children. Beth A. Cooper, New
Wilmington, PA.
MN-11841-0068-C Limiting the Bishop's Tenure. JackM.Copas,
NJY.
MN-11848-0468-D Reconunendation to Administrative Location.
Jack M. Copas. NJY.
C8-11818-0074-D Military Service. John Copenhaver, Jr., VZR.
MN-1189»4)000-D Limit Tenure for Bishops. Jack M. Copus, NJY.
FA-12172-0787-D Membership of the Conference Board of
Pensions. Delos Corderman, SCA.
MN-1145O4J000-R The office of District Superintendent. Edward
M. Cotten, AFL.
CC-1099e.OO80-C Episcopal Administration in Central
Conferences. Council of Bishops.
CC-10996-0627-D The Accredited Representative of the Council of
Bishops. Council of Bishops.
CC-10997-0047-D Concordat Agreement with an Autonomous
Methodist Church. Council of Bishops.
CC-10998-0648-D AfBliated Autonomous Methodist Churches.
Council of Bishops.
CC-1099frO660-D Establishing A Covenanting Church. Council
ofBishops.
CO-11000-0606-D Bishops in Jiu'isdictions. Council ofBishops.
CO-11001-0606-D Episcopal Nomination and Election. Council of
Bishops.
CO-11002-0507-D The Jurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy
Assignment Process. Council ofBishops.
CO-11008-0701-D Composition and Character of Clergy
Membership of an Annual Conference. Council of Bishops.
CO-12062-0607-D The Assignment Process. 16 Members of The
Council ofBishops.
CO-12068-0612-D The Jurisdictional Conference. 16 Members of
The Council ofBishops.
CO-12064-0620-D The Committee on Episcopacy. 16 Members of
The Council ofBishops.
00-12066-0628-0 Duties of the Jurisdictional Committee on
Episcopacy. 16 Members of The Council ofBishops.
FA-11004-0787-D Proportional Retirement Payments. Council of
Bishops.
GJ-11006-0606-O Nominations iar Membership to General
Agencies. Council ofBishops.
GJ-11000-0814-O Process for General Board Sta£f Positions.
Council ofBishops.
GJ-11007-S00O-R The Global Nature of the United Methodist
Church. Council ofBishops.
GJ-llOOS-SOOO-R Continuation of the Present Special Stmdays.
Council of Bishops.
IC-11009-8000-R Pan Methodist Unity and the Consultation of
Methodist Bishops. Council ofBishops.
IC-11010.8000-R The UMC and Churches in Covenanting
Communions. Council ofBishops.
MN-11011-0406-O Rights of Local Pastra-8. Council of Bishops.
MN-11012-0407-O Licensing as a Local Pastor. Council of Bishops.
MN-11018-040S-O Course of Study for Ordained Ministry.
Council of Bishops.
MN-11014-O409-O Educational Requirements for Continuance as
a Local Pastor. Council ofBishops.
MN-11016-O412-O Action on Granting Status Regarding License,
Ordination or Conference Membership. Council ofBishops.
MN-11016^>489-O Responsibilities and Duties of a Pastor.
Council of Bishops.
MN-1 1017-0442-0 Appointments Beyond the Local United
Methodist Church. Council ofBishops.
MN-11018-0608-D Vacancy in the Office of Bishop. Council of
Bishops.
MN-11019-0509-O Termination of Office. Council of Bishops.
MN-11020-0610-D Status of Retired Bishops. Council of Bishops.
MN-11021-0612-D Bishops in Central Conferences. Council of
Bishops.
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MN-11022-0618-D Review IVoeeaa in Involuntary Termination of
Office. Council of Bishops.
MN-11028-S000-R Reeponee to the Study of Ministry. Council of
Biahopa.
MN-1206e-0062-C Episcopal Supervision. 16 Member) of The
Council of Bishops.
MN-120e74)06S-C Episcopal Supervision. 16 Members of The
Council ofBishops.
GM-12268-1404-D The Budget of the General Board of Global
Ministries. 10 Members ofCouenant UMC, Covenant UMC.
Oaithersburg, MD.
C8-110e7-S000-R The Sanctity of Pre-bom Human Beings. 17
members, CPA.
PM-11084-S000-R Support Present Statement Regarding Baptism
and Membership. Members, CPA.
1X7-1 1S9(M)280'D Re-classification to a Member to Inactive. Perry
C. and Margaret T. Crandall, First UMC, Vancouver, WA.
OJ-liei8-080S-D Membership of Program Boards.
Administrative BoardJCounciU Crawford UMC, Mobile, AL.
MN-11900-0618-D Limitation on Years of Service. James R.
Crook, Jr., FLA.
CO-lOfill-0701-D Composition and Character of the Annual
Conference. CSMN.
MN-10462-0O0O.D The Ministry of Deacon. CSMN.
MN-104eS-0S02-D The Nature of Diaconal Ministry . CSMN.
MN-104e4-O808-D Entrance into Diaconal Ministry. CSMN.
MN-10466-0804-D Candidacy for Diaconal Ministry. CSMN.
MN-1046ftO806-D Completion of Candidacy. CSMN.
MN-10467-0807-D Consecration of Diaconal Ministers. CSMN.
MN-1046S-O80O-D Rights of Diaconal Ministers/Deacons. CSMN.
MN-1O409-OS1O-D Service Appointment of Diaconal Ministers.
CSMN.
MN-1 04 700811-0 Credentials and Records. CSMN.
MN-10471-0812-D Transfer to Another Conference. CSMN.
MN-10472-O818-D Change in Conference Relationship. CSMN.
MN-10478-081S-D Relationship to the Employing Agency. CSMN.
MN-10474-0818-D Office of Deaconeee. CSMN.
MN-1047S-O81&-D Eligibility to Become a Deacon. CSMN.
MN-1047*0000-D Reorder Chapter Three. CSMN.
MN-10477-O401-D Ministry in the Christian Church. CSMN.
MN-10478-0429-D Ordination and the Apostolic Ministry. CSMN.
MN-10479-(M80-D The Purpose of Ordination. CSMN.
MN-10480-04S1-D Qualifications for Ordination. CSMN.
MN-1 0481-0482-D The Act of Ordination. CSMN.
MN-10482-0488-D The Order of Elder. CSMN.
MN-1O188-O406-D Authority and Duties of a Local Pastor. CSMN.
MN-10484-0408-D Categoriee of Local Pastor. CSMN.
MN-1048(M>40S-D Continuance as a Local Pastor. CSMN.
MN-1048e«412-D General Provisions. CSMN.
MN-10487-O418-D Eligibility and Rights of Probationary
Membership. CSMN.
MN-10488-0414-D Qualification for Election to Probationary
Membership. CSMN.
MN-1048S-000O-D Educational Requirements. CSMN.
MN-10490-000OD Educational Requirements. CSMN.
MN-10491-O424-D Admission to the Order of Elder and Full
Membership in the Annual Conference. CSMN.
MN-10492-O428-D Rights and Responsibilities. CSMN.
MN-10498-O42e-D Ordained Ministers from Other Conference and
Other Denominations. CSMN.
MN-10494-O427-D Clergy Members from Other Denominations.
CSMN.
MN-10486-0447-D Ordained Ministers Seeking a Change in
Conference Relationship. CSMN.
MN-1049ft«448-D Leave of Absence. CSMN.
MN-10487-0449-D Maternity/Paternity Leave. CSMN.
MN-1049»«46OD Disability Leave for Clergy. CSMN.
MN-104804>4S2-D Certificateof Honorable Location. CSMN.
MN-1060O0109-D Diaconal Ministry. CSMN.
MN-10601-O264-D Membership of the Administrative Board.
CSMN.
MN-10S02-02e8-O The Conunittee on Nominations and Personnel.
CSMN.
MN-1060S-0616-D Presidential Duties of Bishops. CSMN.
MN-10604'OSie-D Working with Ordained Ministers. CSMN.
MN-10606-0617-D Working with Deacons. CSMN.
MN-10606-0619-D Responsibilities of District Superintendents.
CSMN.
MN-10607-0684-D Process of Service Assignments of Deacons.
CSMN.
MN-10608-06S6-D Consultation and Review. CSMN.
MN-10fi09-0S8a-D Connectional Responsibility. CSMN.
MN-10610-0687-D Frequency of Appointment and Service
Assignments. CSMN.
MN-10ei2-0708-D Powers and Duties of the Annual Conference.
CSMN.
LC-10222-0216-D Admission into the Church by Baptism and
Confirmation. CTX.
LC-1022S-0224-D Baptism and Confirmation of Children in the
Church. CTX.
LC-10224-0225-D Baptism and Confirmation of Children in the
Church. CTX.
MN-10286-0807-D Consecration to the Office of Diaconal Minister.
CTX.
C8-11249-0074-D The Political Community and Government
Leaders. William Lcuuaon Culver, Harper Chapel UMC, Osage Beach,
MO.
CC-11066-S00OR Creation ofa Zaire Central Conference. CZA.
GM-11440-1402-D Reeponsibilitiee of the General Board of Global
Ministries. Janice Dahl, TWA.
GJ-11187-2621-D Chargeable Offenses. Administrative Board,
Dalraida Charge of Montgomery District, Birmingham, AL.
FM-12887-3000-R ObUgation and Responsibility of the General
Conunission on Finance and Administration. Administrative Beard,
Daniels Memorial UMC, Goldsboro District, NC.
MN-11447-0461-D Charge Conference Membership. Frank P.
Dannelly, CAP.
CC-10S42-8000-R Organize the Present Four German Annual
Conferences into one Central Conference. DDR, GNW, GSO and 03W.
CC-11069-800OR Recognition and Representation of the
Deaconess Association. Deaconess Association, Paniqui, Tarlac,
Philippines.
CS-11666-800OM The Church Takes a Stand on Moral Issues.
Evelyn L. DeLong, Calvary UMC, Circleville, OB.
LC-11S78-0221-D Service of Baptism and Dedication. Evelyn L.
DeLong, Calvary UMC, Circleville, OH.
LC-11276-O207-D Chairperson of the Committee on Nominations
and Personnel. Lois DeSantis, Good Samaritan UMC, Edina, MN.
CO-11188-0606-D Number of Bishops in Jurisdictions. DBT
Conf, NCJ Committee on Episcopacy + 6 Ind.
CO-10188-070e-D Rights of Local Pasters in the Annual
Conference. DETandMOE.
FA-I147e-S000-R Table the Denominational Health Care Plan to
the 1996 General Conference. Conference Board of Pensions and
Insurance, DET.
FA-11477-8000-R Denominational Health Care Plan. Conference
Board of Pensions and Insurance, DET.
CO-11281-0088-C Ministerial Delegates to Gaieral, Jurisdictional
or Central Conferences. National UM Rural Fellowship Legislative
Committee, DET, MEM.
CO-10179-0612-D Interjurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy.
DBT.
CO-1018S-0701-D Composition and Character of Annual
Conference. DET.
CO-10601-800OR Delegates Expenses to General Conference.
DBT.
C8-10194-0071-D Abortion. DET.
FA-10199-0721-D Equitable Salaries. DET.
6J-10207-0276-D Rural Life Sunday. DET.
OJ-10211-2e28-D Investigation Procedures. DET.
OM-10688-800OM$ Study of Rural Community. DET.
OM-10689-8000-R Affu-mation of Basic Rural Worth. DET.
LC-1022K-0244-D Organization and Administration. DET.
LC-10226-0244-D Local Churches Administrative Councils. DET.
LC-10227-024&-D Basic Organizational Plan for the Local Church.
DET.
LC-10281-0268-D$ Administrative Committees. DBT.
MN-10289-O40e-D Authority and Duties of Local PaBtors. DET.
MN-10240-0408-D Categories of Local Pastors. DET.
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HN-10241-O412-D Clergy Membership of Annual Conference.
DET.
MN-10242-0419-D Eligibility and Ri^s of Associate Members.
DET.
MN-1024S-0419-D Associate Members of Annual Conference.
DET.
MN-10266-0788-D Duties of the Board of Ordained Ministry.
DET.
MN-1 0267-0762-0 Compoeitionof District Committee on
Ordained Ministry. DET.
MN-10S24-0451-D Retired Ordained Ministers. DET.
MN-1087ftO461-D Charge Conference Membership. DET.
MN-10626-S0OO-R Pastoral Lettw on Economic Justice. DET.
CO-10184-0701-D Associate and Affiliate Clergy Members of
Annual Conference. DEX.
00-10186-0701-0 Local and Part-time Pastors Right to Vote.
DEX.
CO-10186-0701-D Local Pastors and a Full-time Appointment
Rights to Vote at Annual Conference. DEX
FA-10202-0806-D Funding "Gay" Caucus on Groups. DEX.
MN-10246-0424-D Requirements fcr Admiseion into Membership
for Annual Conference. DEX
MN-10249-O48e-O AppointmenU of Ministfrial Members. DEX.
MN-10260-0487-D The Itinerant System. DEX.
MN-10264-0468-D Grievance Proceduree and ComplainU. DEX
MN-10269-0684-D Making Frequency Appointment. DEX.
MN-1201»-0816-D Relationship to the Employing Agency.
Diaconal Ministers of Oregon-Idaho Conference, Portland, OR.
CO-1166O4000-MI Study the FeasibiUty of Holding Biennial
Regional Annual Conferences. Norma Dobler, First UMC, Moecow, ID.
MN-1160S-S000-R Vision, Mission and Restructuring of the
United Methodist Church. Frank L. Dorsey. KSB.
DI-11072-8000-R Establish Preferred Language to Describe God.
Colleen Douglas, New Castle UMC, New Castle, KY.
MN-10147-O80&-D Rights of Diaconal Ministers. Alvin B. Dove;
St James UMC, Pleasant Valley UMC, VA.
CO-10041-4)0S6-C Composition of Annual Conference. DownsUlle
UMC. Downsville, LA.
CO-10MS-008S-C Voting Righto of Annual Conference.
Downsville UMC, Downsville, LA.
CO-10047-0701-D Voting Righto of Ministerial Members of
Annual Conferences. Downsville UMC, Downsville, LA.
CO-11061-00S8-C Lay Delegates to Gena-al, Jurisdictional or
Central Conferences. Adrtiinistrative Board, Downsville UMC,
Downsville, LA.
FA-10109-07l'l-O Apportionments. Administrative Board,
Downsville UMC, Downsville, LA.
FA-1107e-260S-D Trust Clauses in Deeds. Administrative Board,
Downsville UMC, Downsville, LA.
FA-11077-800O-R Institute a Different Plan for Ministerial
Compensation. Administrative Board, Downsville UMC, Downsville,
LA.
FM-1288&4000-R Oppose Ordination of Avowed Homosexuals.
Administrative Board, Downsville UMC, Downsville, LA.
MN-10082-O428-D Voting Righto of Members of Annual
Conference. Administrative Board, Downsville UMC, Downsville, LA.
MN-10086-0448-D AfBliate Relations to Annual Conference.
Administrative Board, Downsville UMC, Downsville, LA.
MN-1114&-0000-C Ordination, Appointment, Re-appointment or
Election to Office of Homosexuals. Administrative Board, Downsville
UMC, Downsville, LA.
CS-12ie7-0076-O Military Fcrce Guided by the Standards
Expressed in the Church's IVadition. Philip M. Dripps, NIL
GJ-10871-800O-R Stewardship of lime and Money of General
Boards and Agencies Meeting. DSW.
6J-10978-8000-R Quadrennial Emphasis on Ministries with
Persons with Disabilities. DSW.
MN-10979-0108-O Special Variation in the Order of Deacon.
DSW.
FM-12864-8000-R Report of the Committee to Study
Homosexuality. Alvin Dunn, Floral Heights UMC, Wichita Falls, TX.
CO-1164(M)611-0 Removal of Time Dated Material. MaMe
Dunnam, MEM.
CO-11641-0706-D Annual Conference Journal. Maxie Dunnam,
MEM.
DI-11642-06S2-D Jurisdictional Youth Ministry Organization
Convocation. Maxie Dunnam, MEM.
DI-11S4S-1807-D Memb«^hipcf the National Youth Ministry
Organization. Maxie Dunnam, MEM.
FA-11S44-0904-D Amenability of the General Council on Finance
and Administration. Maxie Dunnam, MEM.
FA-11046-0906-D Consultanto to the Executive Committee.
Maxie Dunnam, MEM.
FA-11O46-O0OO-D Budget Recommendations. Maxie Dunnam,
MEM.
FA-11647-0907-O Administrative Responsibilities. Maxie
Dunnam, MEM.
FA-11648-0911-D General Policies of the General Council on
Finance and Administration. Maxie Dunnam, MEM.
FA-11649-0912-D The World Service Fund. Maxie Dunnam,
MEM.
FA-11660-0918-D World Service Special Gifts. Maxit Dunnam,
MEM.
GJ-lia8a-1001-D The G^ieral Council on Ministries. Maxie
Dunnam, MEM.
GJ-11661-0914-D The Advance. Maxie Dunnam, MEM.
GJ-11662-0274-D Church-mde OSeringi. Maxie Dunnam, MEM.
GJ-11668-0802-O Accountability and Evaluation of General
Agencies. Maxie Dunnam, MEM.
GJ-11664-0808-D General Council on Finance. Maxie Dunnam,
MEM.
6J-1 1666-0806-0 The Jurisdictional Pool. Maxie Dunnam, MEM.
GJ-lie67-0810-D Representation on General Agencies. Maxie
Dunnam, MEM.
GJ-11668-081S-O TheGeneralSecretary of Program Agencies.
Maxie Dunnam, MEM.
GJ-11669-0814-D Dutiee of the General Secretary of General
Council on Finance and Administration. Maxie Dunnam, MEM.
GJ-lieeO-1007-D The Advance Committee. Maxie Dunnam,
MEM.
HE-11661-1608-D Amenability and Accountability of the Board.
Maxie Dunnam, MEM.
IC-11662-1904-D Accountability and Reporting. Maxie Dunnam,
MEM.
IC-11668-1907-D Membership of the Commission on
Communication. Maxie Dunnam, MEM.
IC-11664-1908-D Financial Needs of the Commission on
Communication. Maxie Dunnam, MEM.
IC-11666-2008-O Responsibilities of General Commission on
Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns. Maxie Dunnam, MEM.
IC-11666-2204-D Authority and Powers. Ma^e Dunnam, MEM.
10-11667-2208-0 Staff of the Commission cf the Status and Role of
Women. Maxie Dunnam, MEM.
MN-11668-0627-O Council of Bishops. Jifaxie Dunnam, AfEif.
GJ-11666-0806-D Additional Members of Program Agencies.
Maxie Dunnam, MEM.
FA-12270-0921-D Repayment of Service Loans. Russell East, LVL.
CS-12206-8000-R English as the Official Language of the U.SA.
Verna K. Echols, Lake Wales, FL.
OO-11284-062S-O The Jurisdictional Committee en Episcopacy.
Jerry Eckert, WIS.
OO-11846-060S-O Focus of Petitions to General Conference. Jerry
Eckert, WIS.
FA-11828-0710-O Budget of the Conference Council on Finance
and Administration. Jerry Eckert, WIS.
GJ-11881-262(VD Annual Conferenoe Judiciary Committee. Jerry
Eckert, WIS.
GJ-11882-2624-D Voting on Specifications of Charges. Jerry
Eckert, WIS.
GJ-1188S-2626-0 The Response of the Appeals Cotirt. Jerry
Bdtert, WIS.
GJ-11S84-2627-D Financial Responsibility of the Conference upon
Acquittal of a Pastor Under Charges. Jerry Eckert, WIS.
GJ-11886-2628-D Impeachment of Judicial Council Members.
Jerry Eckert, WIS.
GJ-11882-2601-O Election of Judicial Members. Jerry Sc/ier^
WIS.
GJ-11888-2622-0 Requirement of a Vote on Specification. Jerry
Eckert, WIS.
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OJ-114S»-3a24-D Reporting an Audit cfAllCorts of THaJs. Jerry
Eekert, WIS.
OJ-lieaS-2a21-D Administrative Haraaament as a Chargeable
Offense. Jerry Eekert, WIS.
OJ-llS24-2e24-0 Trial Procedures. Jerry BcJuri WIS.
OJ-11B20-800O-R EsUblishmant of an Impartial Panel to Review
Personnel Cases. Jerry Eekert, WIS.
OJ-11948-S000-R Reoompense for Rev«rend Gordan Johnson.
Jerry Eekert, WIS.
OJ-119494000-R Reoompense for Reverend Dr. William Gandy.
Jerry Eekert, WIS.
LC-11100-0107-D Eipression of Love of God and Neighbor in our
Churches. Jerry Eekert, WIS.
MN-111O4-O402-D Relations of Ordained Ministere to the Ministry
of All. Jerry Edtert, WIS.
MN-11106-0601-D The Nature of Supcrintendency. Jerry Eekert,
WIS.
MN-11109-0604-D Offices of Bishops and District
Superintendents. Jerry Eekert, WIS.
MN-11110.4624-D Non-personnel Reqjonsibilitiee of District
Superintendents. Jerry Eekert, WIS.
MN-11111-0629-D Aoeountability of District SuperintendenU.
Jerry Eekert, WIS.
MN-11114-0SSS-D The Appointment Making Process. Jerry
Eekert, WIS.
MN-11SO<V0754-D Purpose of the Committee on District
Superintendency. Jerry Eekert, WIS.
MN-11818-0447-D Change of Confarence Relationship for Full,
IVobationary and Associate Members. Jerry Eekert, WIS.
MN-11S22-07S5-D Conference Committee on Episcopacy. Jerry
Eekert, WIS.
MN-llS42-044«-D Clarification ofthe Leave of Absence. Jerry
Eekert, WIS.
MN-llft98-4)00O-D Mediation as a IVocees of Reconciling. Jerry
Eekert, WIS.
MN-11416-044O-D Prohibiting Private Onfr«n-on« Pastoral Care.
Jerry Eekert, WIS.
MN-11422-04fift-D Grievance Procedures. Jerry Eekert, WIS.
MN-llSSS-OOOO-D The Appointment Making Procees. Jerry
Eekert, WIS.
MN-124SS.O402-D Listing of Comparable Sins with
Homoeexuality. Jerry Eekert, WIS.
GJ-115264000-R RecoDTense for a Widow. Jerry £c/i«rt W7S.
CS-1241 1-0071 -D Abortion. Margaret & Richard Eddy + 37 other
endorteri, Simms, Uontana UUC, Oreat FalU, UT.
MN-1181MM4S-D Leave of Absence of Ordained Ministers. Frank
Edward; Donald Haynea, Charles D. White Jr., WNC.
GM-1186»<000-R Affirmation ofBasic Rural Worth. Wanda
EiehUr, Pint UUC, Pigeon, MI.
FM-11664-S000-R Amendment to the Baptism Study. Carolyn P.
Eliae, Oraee UMC, Jaekeonville, IL.
CO-11117-0a02-D Composition ofthe Voting Membership of
General Conference. Hap ElioMn, TEN.
FA-11121-2618-D Board of Church Location and Building. Hap
Bliaton, TEN.
FA-11S01-2618-D Authority of the Board of Church Location and
Building. Hap Eliaeon, TEN.
LC-1181S-2627-D Fair Share of Property in a Realignment
Charge. Bap Eliaeon, TEN.
MN-llia6-0S2S-D Realignment of Churches. Hap S^ioson, TSjyr.
MN-11462-8000-M« Study for the Office of District
Superintendency. Floyd Emfinger, AFL.
L£-10142-026»-D Responsibility of Local Lay Leader. EPA.
1X7-1 0622-02fil-D Duties ofa Lay Leader. EPA.
MN-10172-07SS-D Orientation for New Members of Board of
Ordained Ministry. EPA.
MN-1017(M>7S2-D District Committee on Ordained Ministry.
EPA.
CO-1219ft«008-D Provide Senders the SUtus of their Petitions
and Resolutions Submitted to General Council. Adult Education CUut,
Bpworth UMC, Columhue, OH.
DI-12S07-8000-R Rerject the New God-Language Being Proposed.
Adm. Board + 104 local church group* + 37 pertane, Eeeex UMC,
Riehumod, OH.
CO-11698-S000-R Individual Delegate Votes at General
Conference to be Recorded and Published. Evangelical Pellowthip,
Richmond, VA.
IC-12009-1900-D Responsibilities of the Commission on
Communication. Exec. Committee ofthe OA Communication* Council,
Atlanta, OA.
LC-12012-0247-D The Church Historian. Exec. Committee of the
OA Communicationa Council, Atlanta, QA.
LX:;-1201S-0262-D The Work Area on Evangelism. Exec.
Committee ofthe QA Communicationt Council, Atlanta, GA.
LC-12014-0257-D The Council on Ministries. Exec Committee of
the OA Communieatiom Council, Atlanta, QA.
LC-1201S-02eO.D The Work Area Chairperson. Exec Committee
ofthe GA Communicationa Council, Atlanta, GA.
LC-120ie-0262-D The Coordination of Communications. Exee.
Committee ofthe GA Communicationa Council, Atlanta, OA.
C8-12421-S0OO-M The United Methodist and Abortion. Olga
Fairfax, Wheaton, MD.
FA-122Sa-0726-D Shared Salary Options. Adminiatratiue Board,
Fairview UMC, Washington, WV.
CS-11610-0071-D Death with Dignity. Adminialrative Board,
Faith UMC, Bryan, OH.
FM-1287lt-0071-D Human Sexuality and Ministry.
Adminiatrative Boards, Falling Creek and Brogden UMCs, Dudley, NC.
CS-12414-0071-D Regarding Abortion. Adminiatrative Board,
Falling Creek UMC, Dudley, NC.
FM-llSae-8000-M The Continuance of Confu-mation.
Adminiatrati.ve Board and Wilbur C. Teachey, Farmville UMC,
Farmuille, NC.
CS-1147S-0072-D Righte of the Unborn. Deniae Fennell, Windfall
UMC, Windfall, IN.
IC-1149O-200S-D ResponsibilitieeofGCCUIC. Deniae Fennell,
Windfall UMC, Windfall, IN.
CS-11822-8000-R The Political Community. Charles J. Ferris and
Eddie Carter Jr.
GJ-1217K-2a07-D Responsibility ofthe Judicial Council. Dauid M.
Finch, NJY.
OJ-12176-2612-D Duties ofthe Judicial Council. Dauid M. Finch,
NJY.
FA-12292-8000-R Relocate in Accord with Findings by Study
Committee Site Selected by End of 1994. Adminiatrative Board + 6
Individuala, First and Gray UMC, Knoxville, TN.
FA-11802-S000-R Apportioned General Funds for the 1993-1996
Quadrennium. Administrative Board, First and St Paul UMCs,
Rosutelt and Las Crueea, NM.
MN-12482-8000-R Reject Ordination of Homoeexuals as Ministers.
Adm~ Bda.A members of First ofLaPorte, Prospect, Hillsboro, Osgood A
Aberdeen UMCs, LaPorU, IN.
LC-11177-8000-R Infants as Full Members Before Confirmation.
Administrative Board, First and Myrtle Orove UMCs.
FA-112eS-0S21-D The Ministerial Education Fund.
Administrative Board, First UMC +21 other local church groups A 60
ind., Blackwell, OK.
FM-12818-0071-D Reject the Adoption of the Report on
Homoeexuality. First UMC +11 local church groups + 6, Individuala,
Cocoa, FL.
GJ-11271-2e21-D Chargeable Offenses. Adminialrative Board,
First UMC + 6 other UMCs, Cireleville. OH.
HE-lia72-161ft-D Purpoee and Objectives ofthe Board of Higher
Education and Ministry. Administrative Board, First UMC +11 local
church groups + 53 individuals, Blackwell, OK.
GM-11887-1404-D The Budget ofthe General Board of Global
Ministries. Board of Stewards, First UMC and Grafton Preaaley,
Griffin, QA.
OJ-11S80-1001-D Eliminate General Council on Ministriea. Bd
of Stewards, Adm. Board and WMI Bd. Evangeliam, Firal UMC and
Qroeabeek UMC, Oriffin and Cincinnati, QA, OH A MI.
DM14e6-1224-D Curriculum Resource Materials. First UMC of
Ml Vernon, IL+ 3 other local groups.
FA-11081-8000-R Relocation ofthe General Board of Global
Ministries. Adminialrative Board, First UMC, St Andrews UMC,
Pensacola, FL, Niceuille, FL.
OJ-11088-800O-R Mandatory Quotas on Boards and Agencies.
Administrative Board, First UMC, St Andrews and Myrtle Grove
UMC, Niceuille and Pensacola, FL.
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C8-10Ol(MK)71-D Conflicts of Life That May Justify Abortion.
AdminUtrative Board, First UMC, Abilene, TX.
FM-10018-0071-D Human Sexuality. Amend para. 7 IF.
Administrative Board, First UMC, Abilene, TX.
FM-10019-0071-D Human Sexuality. Amend para. 7 IF.
Administrative Board, First UMC, Abilene, TX.
MN-10160-O402-D Homosexuals in the Ministry. Administrative
Board, First UMC, AbiUne, TX
FA-11264-8000-R Support Relocation of the General Board of
Global Ministries. Charge Conference, First UMC, Atlanta, TX
CS-11246-0071-D Decisions Concerning Abortion. Administrative
Board, First UMC, Blackwell, OK
FA-11266-8000-R Optional Enrollment of Full-time Employees of
Local Churches in the Church's Medical Insurance. Charge
Conference, First UMC, Brevard, NC.
CS-12022-0000-D Pornography Issues. 168 Members + Genesis
Sunday School Class, First UMC, Claremore, OK
CS-11561-0071-D The Nurturing Community and Divorce.
Sunday Seekers Sunday School Class, First UMC, Fairport, NY.
FM-128S7-S00O-R Oppoee Developing Study Materials for the
Church Regarding Homosexuality. Administrative Board, First UMC,
FL Walton Beach, FL.
LC-11S79-0280-D Care a! MeinberB. Adminittrative Board, First
UMC, Gadsden, AL.
GJ-11522-0805-D General Agency Membership. Board of
Stewards, First UMC, Griffin, GA
GJ-11947-S000-R Management Consultant to Evaluate the
General Boards and Agencies of the Church. Lay Delegates, First
UMC, Houston, TX.
FM-118064>071-D Retain the FVeeent Statement on Marriage.
Administrative Council, First UMC, Jay, OK
FA-122e8-0906-D Quadrennium Budget. Administratiue Board,
First UMC, Knoxville, TN.
FA-11820-O9O6-D Budget Not to Exceed Previous Quadrennium
Receipts. Lafayette United Methodist Women, First UMC, Lafayette,
OB.
FA-12291-S000-R Relocate to Houston Texas. Administrative
Board, First UMC, Longview, TX.
FA-12294-S0OO-R Relocate the General Board of Global Ministries
Within One Year After End of General Conference. Administradve
Board, First UMC, Longview, TX
MN-10026-0451-D Mandatory Retirement Age of Ministers.
Amend para. 461.6. Adult Senior Sunday School Class, First UMC,
Monticello, FL.
CO-11466-OeiO-D Speaking for the Church. 7 local church
groups. First UMC, N. Vernon, LL
GJ-11482-2621-D Chargeable Offenses. First UMC, N. Vernon,
IN, Groesbeck UMC, Cincinnati.
CS-10089-O071-D Abortion. Amend para. 7 1-G. Administrative
Board, First UMC, Niceville, FL
GJ-110S8-S00O-R Two Quadrennia (1992-2000) Enqihasis on
Building New Churches. Administrative Board, First UMC, Niceville,
FL.
GJ-1109(V.S00O-M$ Study to Streamline the Church Boards,
Agencies and Committees. Administrative Board, First UMC,
Niceville, FL
CS-122S6-8000-R A Plan to Provide Housing for the Homeless.
UniUd Methodist Women, First UMC, Santa Monica, CA.
LC-10187-0280-D Removal of Names from Membership Role.
Administrative Board, First UMC, Scotisboro, AL.
00-11604-0012-0 Delegate Selection to General Conference.
Administrative Board, First UMC, Tavares, FL.
LC-116804)2S0-D Care of Members. Church Annual Charge
Conference, First UMC, Vancouver, WA.
PA-11877-S00O-R Recommends a Budget Increase of no mere than
0% fcr the 1993-1996 Quadrennium. FLA, and Herndon and Lakeside
UMCs, Hubbard, TX.
FA-lOSeS-SOOO-R Substitute "Connectional" Ministry Giving for
the Word "Apportionments." FLA, NGA and SDA.
CO-10101-0610-D Speaking for the Church. FLA.
FA-10066-0710-D World Service Apportionments. FLA.
FA-10197-0710-D World Service and Conference Benevolences
Budget. FLA.
FA-11884-S00O-M$ Council of Bishops Appoint Study Committee
on Apportionments System. FLA.
CS-1178O-S0OO-R Investment Ethics. Robert Flin, RKM.
LO-11141-0227-D Affiliate and Associate Memba-ship. Rudolph
Flood, EPA.
LC-11142-0246-D General Provisions for Honorary Members.
Rudolph Flood, EPA.
LO-11144-0260-D Responsibilities of the Administrative Board.
Rudolph Flood, EPA.
Dl-I14e7-S000-M Continued Use of the Traditional Language.
Council on Ministries, Fort Hill UMC, Lynchburg, VA.
CS-I2424-8000-R Population Relating to Abortion. G. D. &
Melanie Fox and Taskforoe for Abortion, Parkview UMC, Miamisburg,
OH.
CS-11466-S000-R Withdraw Faithful Witness Booklet &om
Circulation. George and Melanie Fox, Parkview UMC, Miamisburg,
OH.
FM-12872-0071-D The Practice of Homosexuality Incompatible
with The Holy Bible. Administrative Council, Frankford and Hickory
Hills UMCs, Frankford, DL.
CS-12406-0071-D Abortion. Church and Society WoHt Area,
Fra2er Menwrial UMC, Montgomery, AL.
FM-11887-0071-D The Sanctity of Marriage. Administratiue
Board, Frazer Memorial UMC, Montgomery, AL.
MN-10166-O402-D Acc^ting Homosexuals in the Ministry. Rev.
Delbert G. Freeman and 29 Individuals.
FA-101 18-0906-D Homosexuality: Funding of Gay Caucus or
Group. Rev. Freeman, Dr. Hrisak, 7 churches + 29 ind.
OO-11808-0726-D Conference Council Director. Gainsville District
Clergy, Trinify UMC, Gainesville, FL
LC-11818-0228-D InsLCtive Memhar Category . Robert L. Gamble,
MNN.
IC-11628-2001-D Duties of GCCUIC to the General Board of
Global Ministries. Langdon Garrison, UMC, Pensacola, FL
IO-11624-2101-D Duties of GCRR to the GBCS. Langdon
Garrison, UMC, Pensacola, FL.
IO-11626-2201-D Transfer Duties to CS. Langdon Garrison,
UMC, Pensacola, FL
FA-11888-8000-R Pension of Lay Staff Persons. 165 Staff of
GBCS, GBGM. UMCOM, BHEMandGBOD.
CS-1068S-8000-R Confronting the Drug Crisis. GBCS, GBGM.
CS-10688-SO0O-R Universal Access to Health Care in the U.S. and
Related Territories. GBCS, KSE.
CO-10667-0608-D Petitions to Gena-al Confarence. GBCS.
CS-10668-0072-D The Social Community. Amend Para. 72-C, 72-G
and72-L. GBCS.
CS-106a9-0728-D Conference Board of Church and Society. GBCS.
OS-10670-1106-D .Organization of the General Board of Church
and Society. GBCS.
OS-10671-1109-D The Executive Committee of the General Board
ofChurch and Society. GBCS.
CS-10672-1110-O Nominating Committee of the General Board of
Church and Society. GBCS.
CS-10681-S00O-R AtBrmati ve Action Plans and People with
DisabiUtiee. GBCS.
CS-10682-8000-R Drug and Alcohol Concerns. GBCS.
O8-106S4-8000-R Environmental Justice for a Sustainable
Future. GBCS.
OS-10686-8000-R United Methodism m a New Europe. GBCS.
OS-1068e-8000-R New Developments in Genetic Science. GBCS.
O8-10687-8000-R U.S. Gun Violence. GBCS.
CS-10688-8000-R Available and Affordable Housing. GBCS.
C8-1069O.800O-R Infant Formula Abuse. GBCS.
C8-10691-8000-R Ministries on Mental Illness. GBCS.
CS-10692-8000-R Peace with Justice as a Special Programi GBCS.
OS-10698-8000-R Ratification of Human Rights Covenants and
Conventions. GBCS.
O8-106»4-S00O-R Environmental Racism GBCS.
CS-10696-8000-R In Support of the United Nations. GBCS.
CS-1069ft.800O-R U.S. - Mexico Bcrder. GBCS.
FA-10678-0906-D The Church's Ministry in Req>ond to the HTV
Crisis. GBCS.
FA-10674-0907-D Administrative Responsibility of the Council on
Finance and Administration. GBCS.
FA-1 0676-1604-0 Authority of the General Board of Penaiona.
GBCS.
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FA-10676-1808-D Financial Policy of the General Board of
Pensions. OBCS.
FM-10697-8000-R Human and Civil Rigfata of Lesbians and Gay
Men. OBCS.
OJ-10677-08ie-D Policies Relative to Socially Responsible
InvestmenU. OJ3C5.
GJ-1 1064-SOOO-R Continuation of the Incorporation of Ethnic
Local Church Concerns in the Life of the Denomination. OBCS.
LC-1067W>202-D The Function of the Local Church. GBCS.
LC-10679-0208-D Church Membership. OBCS.
LC-10680-0261-D Ehitiee of the Work Area Chairperson of Church
and Society. OBCS.
FA-11829-800O-R Relocation of The General Board Would Mean
Lose of Employment. 221 Support Staff of OBOM, 476 Rivenide Drive,
New York, NY.
CO-1208S-0012-C General Conference Membership. 63 Mem. of
OBOM, Womena Div. + St Paul, St Andrew), New York, NY.
CO-12084-002S^ Jurisdictional Conference Membership. 63
Item, of OBOM, Woment Diu. + St Paul, St Andrew), New York, NY.
CO-10700-0701-D Composition and Character of the Clergy
Membership of an Annual Conference. GBQM.
CO-10704-0706-D Journal of an Annual Conference. OBOM.
C8-10717-800O-R Central America: Peace and Just Life. OBOM.
C8-10718-8000-R Web of Apartheid, South Africa and the
Deatabilixation of Its Neighbors. GBGU.
C8-10719-800O-R The Middle East in the Aftennath of the Gulf
War. OBOM.
CS-1072O.a00O-R Literacy, The Right to Learn: A Basic Human
Ri^t. OBOU.
CS-10721-8000-R Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation.
OBOU.
CS-10722-8000-R The Church and the Global HTV/Aids Epidemic.
OBOM.
C8-10724-8000-R A Call for Increased Commitment to End World
Hunger and Peace. OBOM.
C8-10726-«000-R Homelesaneea in the USA. OBOM.
C8-10728-a00O-R Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse. OBOM.
C8-10728-aOOO-R Health in Mind and Body. OBOM.
C8-1078(M000-R Holy Living/Holy Dying. OBOM.
DI-10701-1202-D ReeponsibiUties of the General Board of
Discipline. OBOM.
DI-10702-121ft-D The Mission Education Program of the General
Board of Discipleship. OBOM.
FA-10728-8000-R Location of the General Board of Global
Ministries. OBOM.
GJ-1070S-2a21-D Chargeable Offensee. OBOU.
GJ-10728-SOOO-R Mission and Aging of Global Population.
OBOM.
GJ-10781-S00O-R Continuation of Afiriea Church Growth and
Development Program. OBOM.
GJ-10782-S00a.S9 Report and Recommendation of the
Inter-agency Task Force on Aids. OBOM.
GJ-10788-80OO-R Toward a New Beginning Beyond 1992. OBOM.
GJ-10784-80OO-R Central Conferences Representation on Church
Agencies. OBOM.
OM-1070fi-0781-D Composition of the Conference Board of Global
Ministries. OBOM.
GM-1070e-1414-D Responsibilities of the National Division.
OBOM.
GM-10707-1418-D The Office of Deaconess. OBOM.
OM-10708-1419-D Committee on Deaconess Service. OBOM.
GM-10709-1420-D The Deaconess Program OfRce. OBOM.
GM-10710-1440-D ResponsibiUtiee of the Health and Welfare
Ministries Department. OBOM.
OM-10711-1449-D Responsibilities of the Mission Education and
Cultivation Department. OBOM.
QM-10712-14S9-D Objectives and Responsibilities of the United
Methodist Committee on Relief Department. OBOM.
OM-11024-S000-8$ Native American Comprehensive Plan. OBOM.
LC-1071S-0262-D Reeponsibilitiee of the Health and Welfare
Ministries Representative. OBOM.
LX;-10714-2640-D Incorporated Local Church Property Sale,
Lease, Transfer, cr Mortgage. OBOM.
MN-1048ft4>440-D Special Provisions for Ordained Ministers.
OBOM.
MN-10716-0448-D Appointments to Various Ministries. OBOM.
MN-10716-162»-D The Division of Ordained Ministry. OBOM.
MN-10461-0612-D Bishops in Central Conferences. OBBM,
OCCU.
CO-1087W)701-D Rights of Clergy Members, Local and Student
Part-time Pastors. OBHM.
CO-10880-0704-D Business of the Conference. OBHM.
CO-10881 -0726-0 Presence of Conference Council Director at
Cabinet Meetings. OBHM.
FA-10882-1806-D Normal Conditions for Full Pension Credit.
OBHM.
GJ-10888-0274-D United Methodist Student Day. OBHM.
GJ-10884-lOOe-D Responsibilities of the General Council on
Ministries. OBHM.
GJ-10886-262d-D Miscellaneous Provisions. OBHM.
HE-1 0886-0782-D Responsibilities of an Annual Conference Board
of Higher Education and Campus Ministry. OBHM.
HE-10887-1611-D Responsibilitiee of the Division of Chaplains
and Related Ministries. OBHM.
HE-10881-161S-D General Responsibilities of the Division of
Higher Education. OBHM.
HE-10892-1514-D Responsibilities to General and Annual
Conferences. OBHM.
HE-10898-161S-D Responsibilities to Institutions. OBHM.
HE-10894-1517-D Membership and Organizations. OBHM.
HE-10886-1B18-D Purposes and Objectives of the Board of Hi^er
Education and Ministry. OBHM.
HE-10886-1622-D The National Methodist Foundation for
Christian Higher Education. OBHM.
HE-10897-1680-D Schools of Theology. OBHM.
LC-108984)217-D Admission into the Church. OBHM.
LC-1089&O21S-D Admission into the Church. OBHM.
LC-10400-026S-D The Committee on Pastor-Parish Relatione.
OBHM.
MN-10401-O804-D Candidacy for Diaconal Ministry. OBHM.
MN-10402-O80e-D Transfer of Diaconal Ministry Candidates.
OBHM.
MN-1O4O8-O806-D Requirements for Consecration as a Diaconal
Minister. OBHM.
MN-10404-O8O7-D Consecrations to the Office of Diaoonal
Minister. OBHM.
MN-10406.0809-D Rightsof the Diaconal Ministers. OBHM.
MN-10406-0810-D Service Appointment of Diaconal Minirters.
GBHJf.
MN-10407-O811-D Credential and Records of Diaconal Minister.
OBHM.
MN-10409-0812-D TVansfer of Diaconal Ministers. OBHM.
MN-1041(M)818-D Diaconal Ministers Change in Conference
Relationship. OBHM.
MN-104124S15-D Diaconal Minister's Relationship to the
Employing Agency. OBHM.
MN-10417-0406-D Authority and Duties of a Local Pastor. OBHM.
MN-10418-0407-D License as a Local Pastor. OBHM.
MN-10419-0410-D Discontinuance of Local Pastor. OBHM.
MN-10422-0412-D AmenabiUty of Clergy. OBBM.
MN-10428-O418-D Probationary Membership. OBHM.
MN-10424.0417-D Continuation in Probationary Membership.
OBHM.
MN-10426.0418-D Discontinuance firom Probationary
Membership. OBHM.
MN-1 0426-0420-0 Requirements for Election as Associate
Members. OBHM.
MN-10427-0421-D Progression of Associate Members. OBHM.
MN-10428-0428-D Rights and ResponsibiUtiee of Full Clergy
Members. OBHM.
MN-10420.0424-O Requirements for Adnussion to Full
Membership. OBHM.
MN-10480-0426-O Ministers from Other Denominations. OBHM.
MN-10482.O427-O TVansfer of Ministers from Other Annual
Conferences. OBHM.
MN-10488-0482-O The Act of Ordination. OBHM.
MN-10484-O487-O Full-Time Service for Ordained Ministry.
OBHM.
MN-104S6-048&-O Responsibilities and Duties of a Pastor. OBHM.
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MN-10487-O448-D AppointmenU Beyond the Local United
Methodist Church. GBHM.
MN-1M40-0448-D Leave of Absence for Ordained Ministers.
OBHM.
MN-1044S-O460-D Disability Leave for Clergy Persons. GBBU.
MN-10444-04ei-D Voluntary Retirement Pension. GBHM.
MN-10446-04e2-D Review of Full and Associate Conference
Membership. GBHM.
MN-10446-046S-D Grievance Procedures for Ordained Ministers.
OBHM.
MN-10447-04M-D Readmiasion to Probationary Membership.
GBHM.
MN-1044ft^>4S6-D Readmiasion After Surrender of the Ministerial
Office. GBHM.
MN-1044&M6^D Readmiasion after Involuntary Retirement.
OBHM.
MN-10460-060S-D Offices of Bishop and District Superi ntendent.
GBHM.
BfN-104fi2-0618-D Involuntary Termination of Office. GBHM.
MN-104U-061S-D Presidential Duties of BUhops. GBHM.
BIN-10464-0616-D Working with Ordained Ministers. GBHM.
MN-10466-062&-D Cabinet and the Appointment Making Process.
OBHM.
MN-ICMSS-OSSO-D Appointment Making Across Conference Lines.
GBHM.
HN-10467-06S8-D Duties of the Jurisdictional Committees on
Ordained Ministries. GBHM.
MN-10468-07SS-D Composition of Conference Board of Ordained
Ministry. GBHM.
MN-1046»«7S4'D Responsibilities of Conference Board of
Diaconal Ministry. GBHM.
MN-10461-0762-D Composition of the District Committee on
Ordained Ministry. GBHM.
MN-10171-0788-D Lay Observers on Confa-ence Board of
Ordained Ministry. GBOD, EPA, MNN.
CO-1060(M000-R Amend the Term "Executive Session." GBOD,
EPA.
LC-1014S-0269-D Committee on Nominations and Personnel.
GBOD, EPA.
OJ-107de-0818-D Disbursement of General Funds by the Annual
Conference. OBOD, GCOM, GCFA.
CO-10177-00S8-C Clergy Delegates to General Conference.
OBOD, KSE and DET.
LC-10802-Q262-D The Administrative Council as the
Organizational Perm. GBOD, MNN.
CO-10787-0704-D Mandates Time for a Laity Report at Annual
Ccaiference. OBOD.
CO-107S8-074S-D Membership of the District Council on
Ministries. GBOD.
CO-1079S-0701-D Voting Righto fcr Local Student Pastors and
Affiliate Clergy Members. GBOD.
CO-107844>720-D Membership of the Annual Conference Council
on Ministries. GBOD.
DU0789-0000-D District Board of Laity. GBOD.
DI-10740-0O0O-D Christian Formation Responsibilities of the
General Board of Disdpleship. GBOD.
DM0741-0277-D Local Church Lay Speaker. GBOD.
DU0742-0278-D Local Church Lay Speaker. GBOD.
DI-1074S-0279-D Renewal of Certificates of a Certifies Lay
Speaker. OBOD.
DI-10744-06S6-D Jurisdictional Committee on United Methodist
Men. GBOD.
DI-1074S-0729-D Conference Board of Discipleehip. GBOD.
DM074»«780-D Conference Board of Laity . GBOD.
DM0747-0748-D Annual Conference United Methodist Men's
Organization. OBOD.
DM0748-0748-D ReeponsibiUties of the District Lay Leader.
OBOD.
DI-10749-0768-D District Committee on Lay Speaking. GBOD.
DM0760-076e-D District Level United Methodist Men
Organization. OBOD.
DI-107S1-1202-D Authority of the General Board of Discipleehip.
OBOD.
DI-10762-1204-D Organization of the General Board of
Diseqileship. OBOD.
DI-10768-1207-D Christian Education and Age Level Ministries of
the General Board of Discipleehip. GBOD.
OI-10764-1212-D Evangelism, the responsibility of the General
Board of Discipleehip. GBOD.
DI-107eS-1218-D Evangelism Responsibilities of the General
Board of Discipleship. GBOD.
DI-107S6-1214-D Worship Re^Mnsibilities of the General Board of
Discipleship. GBOD.
DI-10767-1216-D Stewardship <^ the General Board of
Discipleehip. GBOD.
DI-10758-1216-D Devotional Life Responsibilities of the Uppa-
Room. GBOD.
DI-10769-1217-D Heading Under Section V, Ministry of the Laity.
GBOD.
DI-107eO-1218-D Leadership and Ministry Development
Responsibilities. GBOD.
DI-107ei-0000-D Committee on Older Adult Minietriee. GBOD.
DI-107e2-1221-D Comprehensive Youth Ministry. GBOD.
DM 0768-1222-D United Methodist Men's Division. GBOD.
DI-10764-1228-D Heading Under Section V, Gena-al Board of
Discipleehip Curriculum Resourcee Committee. GBOD.
DI-1078O-O278-D The Certified Lay Speaker. GBOD.
DH0790-1211-D Renumber and Move Paragraphs. GBOD.
DM0792-S0OO-R Spanish Language Hymnal. GBOD.
FA-10796-0722-D Availability of Supervisory Appointments.
GBOD.
GJ-107e6-0814-D Provisions Pertaining to Staff of General
Agencies. GBOD.
GJ-10796-0806-D Inclusivenees of Membership on General Boards
and Agencies. GBOD.
GM-10787-0781-D Reeponsibilitiee of the Conference Board of
Global Ministries. GBOD.
GM-10798-1414-D Responsibilities of the National Division.
GBOD.
LC-10767.0202-D Functions of the Local Church. GBOD.
LC-10768-0211-D The Meaning rf Membership. GBOD.
LC-1076W)218-D Church Memb<rship, A Part of Discipleehip.
GBOD.
LC-1077(M)216-D Admission into the Church. GBOD.
LC-10771-0217-D Vows Administered in Settings Different frcm a
Local Church. GBOD.
LC-10772-0226-D Training fa- Children of the Church. GBOD.
LC-10778-O228-D The Church's Mcral and Spiritual Obligaticn to
Care for ito Members. GBOD.
LC-10774-0247-D Election of the Recording Seo-etary of Charge
Conference. GBOD.
LC-1077S-02SS-D The Purpose of the Administrative Board.
GBOD.
LC-10776-0264-D The Membership of the Administrative Board.
GBOD.
LC-10777-0266-D Organization of the Administrative Board.
GBOD.
LC-10778-0266-D ReeponsibiUties of the Administrative Board.
GBOD.
LC-10779-0267-D Reeponsibilitiee of lie Council on Ministries.
GBOD.
LC-107804268-D The Basic Membo-ship of the Council on
Ministries. GBOD.
LC-10781-02ei-D The Work Area of the Chairperson of Worship.
GBOD.
LO10782-02d8-D Youth Ministry. GBOD.
LC-10788-0268-D A Structure for the Class Meetings. OBOD.
LC-10799-0206-D Teaching Parish. OBOD.
LC-1080(M)244-D Organization and Administration of the Local
Church. OBOD.
LC-10801-0246-D The Basic Organizational Plan for the Local
Church. GBOD.
MN-10784-O486-D The Order of Elder. GBOD.
MN-10786-(V148-D Appointmento Beyond the Local United
Methodist Church. GBOD.
MN-10786-0619-D Specific Responsibilities of District
Superintendento. GBOD.
MN-10787-0680-D Pastor and Clergy Appointment Making.
OBOD.
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MN-10788-0762-D Memb«whip of the District Comnuttee on
OnUined Ministry. OBOD.
MN-1080W)4«7-D The Itinerant System. OBOD.
MN-10804-0489-D Reeponsibilitiee and Duties of a Pastor. OBOD.
IrIN-108064>682-D Longer Pastoral Tenures. OBOD.
MN-10806-0684-D Frequency of Pastoral Appointments. GBOD.
MN-10807.aOOO-R Conference Approval Evangelists. OBOD.
CO-1103&4W27-D The Jurisdictional Conference Journal. GBPB.
CO-1108S4000-R An Expression of Appreciation to Dr. Carlton R.
Toung for His Ministry to the Church. OBPB.
DI-11037-122»-D Relationships of the Curriculum Resource
Committee. OBPB.
FA-1102S-0906-D Printing and Publication of Official Forms and
Records. OBPB.
FA-11028-1701-D Publishing Interests of the General Board of
Publication. OBPB.
FA-11029-1709-D The United Methodist Publishing House.
OBPB.
FA-11080-1710-D Directors and Trustees of the United Methodist
Publishing House. OBPB.
FA-11081-1711-D Agencies and Instrumentalities of the United
Methodist Publishing House. OBPB.
FA-110«3-1718-D The Objectives of The United Methodist
Publishing House. OBPB.
FA-110S8-171ft-D Duties and Responsibilities of The United
Methodist PublUhing House. OBPB.
FA-11084-1719-D Property, Assets and Income of The United
Methodist Publishing House. OBPB.
FA-11086-1721-D OfBcers of the Corporation of the United
Methodist Publishing House. GBPB.
F A-1 1086-1 722-D TTie Executive OfBcer of the United Methodist
Publishing House. GBPB.
FA-11087-1741-D Printing for Church Agencies. OBPB.
CS-10941-8000-R Universal Access to Health Care. OBPN.
FA-10926-8000-R Ministerial Pension Plan. OBPN.
FA-10827-4000-R Comprehensive Protection Plan Section I.
OBPN.
FA-10e2ft4000-R Comprehensive Protection Plan Section 2.
OBPN.
FA-1082MM)00-R Comprehensive Protection Plan Section 3.
OBPN.
FA-10880-8000-R Comprehensive Protection Plan Section 4.
OBPN.
FA-10881-8000-R Con^)rehensive Protection Plan Section 6.
OBPN.
FA-10eS2-8000-R Comprehensive Protection Plan Section 6.
OBPN.
FA-10988-S00O-R Comprehensive Protection Plan Section 7.
OBPN.
FA-10e»4-80O0-R Comprehensive Protection Plan Section 9.
OBPN.
FA-108864000-R Comprehensive Protection Plan Section 10.
OBPN.
FA-10988-8000-R Cumulative Pension and Benefit Fund. OBPN.
FA-10987-S0OO-R Tax-Deferred Annuity Contributions Program.
OBPN.
FA-108S8-8000.R UM CARE. OBPN.
FA-1098&.8000-R Staff Retirement Benefits Program. OBPN.
FA-10MO400O-R Basic Protection Plan. OBPN.
FA-10M2-O787-D Proportional Payments of the Conference Board
of Pensions. OBPN.
F A-1 0048-1 601-D Name, Corporations and Locations of the
General Board of Pensions. OBPN.
FA-10e44-l e02-D Membership of the General Board of Pensions.
OBPN.
FA-10046-1608-D Officers of the General Board of Pensions.
OBPN.
FA-1O048-16O4-D General Authorization of the General Board of
Pensions. OBPN.
FA-1 0647-1606-0 Powers, Duties and Reeponsibilitiea of the
Annual Conference Board. OBPN.
FA-10948-1608-D Joint Distributing Committees. OBPN.
OJ-1004&4>80S-D Administrative General Agencies. GBPN.
OJ-10e6<M>806-D Election of Membership by Jurisdictional
Conferences. OBPN.
GJ-10961-0814-D Provisions Pertaining to Staff. OBPN.
GJ-10962-0816-D Policies Relative to Socially Responsible
InvestmenU. OBPN.
MN-10968-0407-D Appointment as a Local Full-time Pasts.
GBPN.
MN-10964-O41O-D Retirement Provisions for Full-time Local
Pastors. GBPN.
MN-10866-0487-D The Itinerant System. OBPN.
MN-10960-044S-D Leave of Absence for Ordained Ministers.
GBPN.
MN-10967-0449-D Maternity/Paternity Leave for Clergy
Members. OBPN.
MN-10968-04SO-D Disability Leave for Clergy Persons. GBPN.
MN-10969.0461-D Retirement Benefits for Ordained Minirters.
GBPN.
MN-10960-0688-D The Process of Appointment Making. OBPN.
IC-10627-0788-D Responsibilities of the Commission on Archives
and History. OCAH.
IC-1062S-1808-D Purpose of the Commission on Archives and
History. GCAif.
IC-10629-1804-D Membership ofthe General Commission on
Archives and History. GCAB.
IC-10680-1810-D The Historical Society. GCAB.
IC-10681-1812-D Historic Shrines, Historic Landmarks and
Historic Sites. GCAH.
IC-10e82-S000-R History of Radal/Ethnic United MethodisU.
GCAB.
IC-10688-8000-R New Historic Shrines and Landmarks. OCAH.
LC-10078-0264-D Affiliate and Associate Members on
Administrative Board. OCCU, TRY.
C8-10666-8000-R Understanding Living and Dying as Faithful
Christians. GCCU.
GJ-10e66-S000-R Toward a New Beginning Beyond 1992. GCCU.
HE-10644-1S81-D United Methodist Schools of Theology. GCCU.
IC-10646-2002-D The Purpose rf the GCCUIC. OCCU.
IC-10646-2008-D Req>onsibilitiee of the GCCUIC. GCCU.
IC-10647-2006-D Composition of the GCCUIC. GCCU.
IC-10648-8000-R Continuing Membership in the World Council of
Churches. OCCU.
IC-10649-8000-R Continuing Membership in the National Council
of Churches. GCCU.
IC-10660.8000-R Continuing Membership in the Consultation on
Church Union. GCCU.
IC-10e61-8000-R Toward an Ecumenical Future. GCCU.
IC-10662-8000-R Confession to Native Americans. GCCU.
IC-10668-aOOO-R Our Muslim Neighbors. OCCU.
IC-10664-8000-R Ecumenical IntaTJ'*t*''°"»°*^^'«'*"°*'
Standards. OCCU.
LC-1068*0227-D Affiliate and Associate Membership. OCCU.
MN-10689<M26-D Appointment of Ministers from Other
Conferences and Denominations. GCCU.
MN-10640-0485-D The Order of Elder. GCCU.
MN-1 0641 -0488-0 AppointmenU to Various Ministries. OCCU.
MN-10642-0489-D ResponsibiUtiee and Duties of a Pastor. OCCU.
MN-106484)614-O Specific Responsibilities of Bishops. OCCU,
Council ofBiihopa.
CO-10888-0607-D Assignment Process of the Jurisdictional
Conmuttee on Episcopacy. GCFA.
CO-10894-0706-O Records and Archives of the Annual
Conference. GCFA.
FA-10626-8000-A The World Service Fund. OCFA.
FA-10626-800O-A The Ministerial Education Fund. OCFA.
FA-10627-8O0O-A The Black College Fund. OCFA.
FA-10628-8000-A The Africa University Fund. GCFA.
FA-10629-8000-A The Episcopal Fund. OCFA.
FA-1068(^8000-A The General Administration Fund. OCFA.
FA-10681-800O-A The Interdenominational Cooperation Fund.
GCFA.
FA-1OS82-S0OO-A Apportionment Formulas. OCFA.
FA-10688-8000-A Special Sundays With Offering. GCFA.
FA-10684-8000-A Directives for the Administration of the General
Ponds. OCFA.
FA-10688-8000-A Income Prom the Board of Tirustees. OCFA.
FA-10686400O-A Churches' Center for Theology and Public
Policy. GCFA.
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FA-10M7-8O0O-A References from the 1988 General Conference.
OCFA.
FA-106S8-S000-A Budget of the General Council on Finance and
Administration. GCFA.
FA-1068S-S0OO-A Reports and Recommendations presented with
other General Agencies. GCFA.
FA-1078ft4000-R Investment Ethics. GCFA.
FA-10886-0708-D Membership of the Conference Council on
Finance and Administration. GCFA.
FA-1089«-071S-D Annual Conference Treasurer/Director of
Administrative Services. GCFA.
FA-10887-0722-D The Equitable Salary Fund. GCFA.
FA-10898-07S6-D The Episcopal Residence Committee. GCFA.
FA-10899-090e-D Organization of the General Council on Finance
and Administration. GCFA.
FA-10900-0907-D Other Administrative Responsibilities of the
General Council on Finance and Administration. GCFA.
FA-10901-0920-D The Temporary General Aid Fund. GCFA.
FA-108O2-O924-D The Episcopal Fund. GCFA.
FA-1090S-08S1-D Pension Allowance for the Episcopacy. GCFA.
FA-109O4-09S2-D Retired Bishops Assigned to Active Episcopal
Duty. GCFA.
FA-10905-2606-D Local Church Board of Trustees. GCFA.
FA-10906-2612-D The Membership and Authority of Annual
Conference Board of Trustees. GCFA.
FA-10907-2618-D Board of Church Location and Building. GCFA.
FA-1000»-2628-D Sale, Transfer, Lease, or Mortgage of District
Property. GCFA.
GJ-10909-0278-D Two Church-wide Sundays Provide
Opportunities for Annual Conference Offering. GCFA, GCOM.
GJ-10910-0807-D Organizational Meetings After the General
Conference. GCFA.
GJ-10911-0814-D Normal Retirement for all General Agency Staff
Personnel. GCFA.
GJ-10912-0821-D Standards for Computer Information and Data.
GCFA.
GJ-10918-0916-D Gena-al Church Special Day Offering. GCFA.
GJ-10914-2626-D General Appeal Procedures. GCFA.
GJ-11068-0818-D Disbursement of Funds by Annual Conference.
GCFA.
LC-10915-O2S4-D The Basic Membership Church Recca-ds. GCFA.
LC-109ie-024&-D Standards for Computer Information and Data.
GCFA.
LC-10917-0246-D The Charge Conference. GCFA.
LC-10918-0247-D Powers and Duties of the Charge Conference.
GCFA.
LC-10919-2624-D Local Church Board of Trustees. GCFA.
LC-10920-2629-D The Terms of Trustees, Directors and Boards.
GCFA.
LC-10921-26S2-D Board of Trustees ■ Powers and Limitations.
GCFA.
LC-10922-2689-D Unincorporated Local Church Property. GCFA.
MN-10928-0629-D Cabinet and the Appointment Making Process.
OCFA.
HN-10924^>786-D Membership of the Conference Committee on
Episcopacy. GCFA.
MN-10926-0754-D Committee on District Superintendency.
GCFA.
CO-10809-0602-D Composition of the Voting Membership of
General Conference. GCOM, GCFA.
CO-10812-0ei4-D The Membership of Jurisdictional Conferences.
GCOif, GCFA.
CO-10816-0706-D Inclusiveness in the Membership of Councils,
Boards and Agencies of the Annual Conference. GCOM, GCFA.
GJ-1082e-0278-D Observance of Special Sundays. GCOM, GCFA.
GJ-10827-0274-D Church-wide Special Sundays with Offerings.
GCOif, GCFA.
GJ-1082&480S-D Defining a Special Program. GCOM, GCFA.
GJ-10880-0806-D Basic Membership of General Program Boards.
GCOif, GCFA.
GJ-l 0881-0806-0 Committee to Nominate Additional Members to
General Programs, Agencies, or Councils. GCOM, GCFA.
GJ-10SS8-0808-D Election and Terms of Officers of Program
Boards. GCOif, GCFA.
GJ-108S6-0S22-D Evangelical United Brethren Council cf
Administration. GCOM, GCFA.
GJ-10886-0824-D Church Founding Date. GCOM, GCFA.
CO-10808-0000-D The District Conference. GCOM.
CO-108104)e08-D Provision for Petitions Not Printed in the
Advance Edition. GCOM.
CO-10811-Oeil-D The Book of Resolutionsto Include Guidelines
fo- Writing Resolutions. GCOM.
CO-1081S-0701-D Duty of the Lay Member to Annual Conference.
GCOM.
CO-10814-0704-D Business of the Annual Conference. GCOif.
CO-10816-0705-D Listing of Buanees of the Annual Conference in
the Conference Journal. GCOM.
CO-1081 7-0720-D Membership of Conference Committees Task
Forces and Consultations. GCOM.
DI-1081S«000-D Committee on Older Adult Ministries. GCOM.
FA-10819-O708-D OfGcere of the Conference Council on Finance
and Administration. GCOM.
FA-10820^1S-D Membership of the Conference Credit Review
Committee. GCOM.
FA-10821-0786-D Composition of the Membership of the Episcopal
Residence Conunittee. GCOM.
FA-10822-2620-D Approval of Construction Purchase or
Remodeling Plans for Local Churches. GCOM.
FM-10828-006e-D "Our Distinctive Heritage as United
Methodist". GCOM.
FM-10824-0071-D Human Sexuality, RigfaU of Homosexual
Persons. GCOM.
FM-10866-8000-A Report on the Study of Homosexuality. GCOM.
GJ-10828-0747-D Composition of the Membership of District
Conference. GCOM.
GJ-10S82-0807-D Organizational Meeting of General Program
Agencies. GCOif.
GJ-108S4-0822-D Standards for Computer Information and Data.
GCOif.
GJ-1 0887-1 OOe-D Responsibilities of the General Council on
Ministries. GCOM.
GJ-10860-8000-A Quadrennial Report of the General Council on
Ministries for the 1989-92 Quadrennium. GCOM.
GJ-10861-8000-A< Report and Recommendation fcr 1993-96
Quadrennial Theme and Three fecial F^grams. GCOM.
GJ-10862-8000-A Report on the Study of Connectional Issues.
GCOM.
GJ-10868-8000-A Resolutions on Special Days, Local Church
Legislation- Re: Special Sundays. GCOM.
GJ-108M-800O-A Report on the Study of the Connectional
Principle. GCOM.
GJ-10866-8000-A Report on the Churches' Center fcr Theology
and Public Policy. GCOM.
GJ-10866-8000-A Report on the Referral Regarding the Size of
General Agency Program Boards. GCOM.
GJ-10867-8000-A Report on the Book of Resolution. GCOM.
GJ-10868-8000-A Report on Monitoring of Groups. GCOM.
GJ-1086&4000-A Report on Task Force on Spanish Language
Resources. GCOM.
GJ-1086(KS0OO-A Report on the World Service Special Gifts
Program GCOM.
GJ-10861-8800-A$ Report of the Advisory/Coordinating
Committee on Older Adults. GCOM.
GJ-10862-8000-A Report on Prison Ministry/Prison Reform.
GCOif.
6J-1080S-SOOO-At Report on Developing Congregations for Deaf
Ministries. GCOM.
GJ-108d4-800O-A Report on 1992 "The Year of a Now Beginning".
GCOM.
GJ-10866-8000-A Report on the General Agency
Headquarters/Staff Location. GCOM.
GJ-1086»«000-A Report on Inter-agency Reqwnse to the Refugee
Crisis. GCOM.
GJ-1086&4S0OO-A Policies Regarding Special Study Committees,
Task Groups, Commissions, Etc., by General Conference. GCOM.
GJ-10870-8000-A Report on Program Related Agencies,
Commissions on Communications, Archives and History. GCOM.
GJ-10871-S00O-A Repcrt on the Evaluation of the General
Council on Ministries. GCOM.
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QJ-10872-S0OO-A Report of the GCOM Ethnic Local Church
Concenu Committae. OCOM.
GJ-1087S-800O-A Report on Native American Minirtries Within
the United Methodist Church. OCOU.
GJ-10874-SOOO-A Report of the GCOM Taak Force on
Incluaiveneaa. OCOM.
OJ-1087S-S000-A Report on the Information of the 1989-92
Quadrennial Theme. OCOU.
C}J-1087e-SOOO-A Report on GranU from the World Service
Contingency Fund, 1989-92. OCOU.
GJ-10877.SOOO-A Report on the Advance for Chrirt and His
Church. OCOU.
OJ-1087»4000-A Report on the Work of the Inter-agency Task
Force on Legislation. GCOM.
OJ-1087&4000-A Report on the Training Events for New District
Superintendents and Conference Council Directors. OCOM.
aj-10S8O-S00O-A Report on the Process for Development for a
Quadrennial Theme and Special Program. GCOM.
OJ-10881-S000-A Report on Implementation of 1989-92 Special
Programs. GCOM.
OJ-108S2-S000-A Report on Sexual Harassment in Church and
Society in the USA. OCOM.
GJ-10888-S00O-A Report on Referral Regarding Council of
Bishop's Initiative. OCOM.
GJ-10884-SOOO-A Report on Referral Preparation for the 1992
General Conference. GCOM.
GJ-10886-8000-A Report Telecommunications. GCOM.
GJ-lOSSe-SOOO-A Report on Biblical and Theological Language.
OCOM.
OJ-10887-S000-A Report on Goal to Increase Membership. GCOM.
GJ-10888-SOOO-A Report to GCFA on Needs of General Program
Agencies from World Service Fund. OCOM.
GJ-10889400O-A Recommendation to GCFA Regarding World
Service Fund Allocation for the 1993-96 Quadrennium. GCOM.
GJ-1088O400O-A Report on Inter-agency Task Force on Aids.
OCOM.
GJ-10881-S00O-A Report on Strengthening Small Membership
Churches. OCOM.
GJ-10S92-S0OO-A Report on 1988 General Conference "Unfinished
Business. OCOM.
GM-108SfrO7Sl-D Promotion of the Golden Cross Offering.
OCOM.
GM-I0867-S000-A$ Report of the Committee to Develop a National
Plan for Hispanic Ministry. OCOM.
IC-108S9-0000-D District Director of Ethnic Local Church
Concerns. OCOM.
LC-1084»010a-D The Ministry of AU Christians. GCOM.
LC-10841-010S-D The Mission and Ministry of the Church.
OCOif.
LC-10842-0112-D The Challenge of Doing Mission and Ministry.
OCOlf.
LC-1084S-011S-D Called to Inclusivenees. GCOM.
LC-10844-0202-D Functions of the Local Church. GCOM.
LC-1084e.0246-D Honorary Members of the Administrative
Council / Board. OCOM.
MN-10846-0618'D Membership of the Jurisdictional Review
Committee. OCOM.
MN-10847-0ei7-D Inclusivenees in the Selection of District
Superintendents. OCOM.
MN-10848-0680-D Open Itineracy as Part of the Appointment
Making Process. GCOM.
MN-10849-0764-D Membership of the Committee on District
Superintendency. GCOM.
GM'1066S-0781-D Transitional Local Church and Community
Task Force. GCORR.
IC-10664-0740-D Conference Commission on Religion and Race.
OCORR.
IC-10S6e-07Sl-D District Director of Religion and Race. GCORR.
IC-10667-210S-D Responsibilities of the General Commission on
Religion and Race. GCORR.
LC-10661-O20ft-D Shared Facilities. GCORR.
LC-106SS-2662-D Shared Facilities with Congregations and
Groups. GCORR.
MN-104184>404-D Candidacy for Ordained Ministry. GCORR.
MN-1041ft4>40e-D Authority and Duties of Loeal Pastors.
OCORR.
MN-10420.0412-D Rights of Clergy Members. GCORR.
MN-10fie44>S04-D Candidacy for Diaconal Ministry. GCORR.
MN-10666-0809-D Rightsof Diaconal Ministers. GCORR.
CO-10642.072e-D Composition of the Committee on Ethnic Local
Church Concerns. GCRR.
CB-1061ft4000-R 1992 Amnesty for Puerto Ricans Political
Prisoners and Prisoners of War. OCRR.
C8-10617400O-R Puerto Rico Colonial Status. OCRR.
CS-lOeiS-SOOO-R Racial Harassment. OCRR.
CS-1064S-0078-D Migratory and Other Farm Workers. OCRR.
GM-10618-S00O-R Promote the Observance of Native American
Awareness Sunday. OCRR.
IC-10614-S000-8 Terminology Task Force to the GCORR. OCRR.
IC-106204000-R History ofBlacks in the UM Church. OCRR.
IC-10621-SOOO-R Inclusive History. OCRR.
IC-10622..<00O-M$ Racism in Rural Areas. OCRR.
IC-1062S-S000-R Pacific Islanders Included as Racial and Ethnic
Minority Group. OCRR.
MN-10442-044d-D Ordained Minister's Salary while on Maternity
/ Paternity Leave. OCSW and GBHM.
6J-1012S-0816-D Policies Relative to Non-Discrimination.
GC8W, GBGM, EPA, DET.
FA-10S60-0906-D Fiscal Responsibilities in Response to the HIV
Crisis. OCSW. GBGM.
CC-10640-2801-D Central Conference Commiaeion on the Status
and Role of Women. OCSW.
CO-10641.070e-D Child and Dependent Care During Sessions and
Meetings. GCSW.
CO-10666-072e-D Committee for the Coordination of Ethnic Local
Church Concerns. GCSW.
CS-10e44-O074-D Civil Disobedience and Civil Disorder. GCSW.
C8-1064e-1104-D Responsibilities of the General Board of Church
and Society. GCSW.
C8-1064e-0070-D Preamble to the Social Principles. GCSW.
CS-10647-S0OO-R Sexual Harassment and The United Methodist
Church. GCSW.
FA-10648-0722-D Composition of the Commission on Equitable
Salaries. GCSW.
FA-10M&4787-D Membership of the Conference Board of
Pensions. OCSW.
FA-10661-1 702-D Organization of the General Board of
Publications. GCSW.
FA-10662-170e-D Membership of the General Board of
Publications. GCSW.
IC-10666.0741'D Responsibilities of a Confierence Conunission on
the SUtus and Role of Women. GCSW.
IC-10668-2208-D Responsibility of the Commission on the Status
and Role of Women. GCSW.
IC-10569-2204-D Membership in the Commission on tlie Status
and Role of Women. OCSW.
LC-106eO-0202-D Function of the Local Church. GCSW.
LC-1 0662-0269-0 Duties of the Committee on Pastor Parish
Relations. GCSW.
MN-10408-OS04-D Candidacy for Diaconal Ministry. GCSW.
MN-10414-04O4-D Candidacy for Ordained Ministry. OCSW.
MN-1041S-0406-D Rightsof Local Pastors. OCSW.
MN-10421.O412-D Rightsof Clergy Members. GCSW.
MN.1048»«44ft-D Family Leave for Ordained Ministers. GCSW.
MN-10460-0784-D Membership of the Board of Diaconal Ministry.
GCSW.
MN-1111S-0683-D Appointment Making Criteria. ZV/tms
Gdlhau; RKM.
CS-12412-0071-D Alternatives for Abortion. Adminutrative
Board, Georgetown and Mount Pleasant UMC, Bart, PA
LC-121 12-024 7-D Salary and Other Remuneration of the Pastor
and Staff. Staff Pariah Committee, Georgetown UMC, Jeniaon, MI.
C8-12201-0074-D Military Service - War and Peace. Alan Qeyer
and J. Philip Wogaman. NJY AND BLT.
FA-11474-2614-D Episcopal Residence. Boutton M. Ooddard,
Pint UMC, MaryuUle, TN.
CO-1 ie7040S74; Reserve Delegates to Jurisdictional or Central
Conferences. Max E. Goldman, IWA.
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May 5. 1992
CO-12068-060e-D Nomination and Election of Bishops. Victor W.
Ooldtckmidt, St Andrew UUC, W. Lafayette, IN.
CO-120694>701-D Composition of the Annual Conference. Victor
W. Goldtchmidt, St Andrew UUC. Went Lafayette, IN.
CO-12080-S00O-M Editorial Changes Submitted by General
Conference Delegates. Victor W. GoldsAnudt, St Andrew UUC, West
Lafayette, IN.
C8-13061-0070.D Our Preamble. Victor W. Goldachmidt, St
Andrew UUC, Wett Lafayette, IN.
C8-120e2-0072-D Alcohol and Other Drugs. Victor W.
Goldichmidt, St Andrew UUC, West Lafayette, IN.
CS-120eS-007e-D Our Social Creed. Victor W. Goldachmidt, St
Andrew UUC, Wat Lafayette, IN.
C8-12401-0071.D The Issue of Abortion. Victor W. Goldachmidt,
St Andrews UUC, W. Lafayette, IN.
FA-12094-0709-D Reeponsibilitiee of the Conference Council on
Finance and Administration. Victor W. Goldachmidt, St Andrau
UUC, Weat Lafayette, IN.
FA-12066.O901-D General Statement on Church Finance. Victor
W. Goldachmidt St Andrew UUC, Weat Lafayette, IN.
FA-12O81-S00O-R Potential Relocation of the General Board of
Global Ministries. Victor W. Goldachmidt St Andrew UUC, Weat
Lafayette, IN.
FM-1206a-00e8-D Our Doctrinal Standards and General Rules.
Victor W. Goldachmidt St Andrew UUC, Weat Lafayette, IN.
FM-12067-0069-D Our Theological Task. Victor W. Goldachmidl,
St Andrew UUC, Weat Lafayette. IN.
FM-13»42-0071-D Human Sexuality. Victor W. Goldachmidt St
Andrew UUC, Weat Lafayette, IN.
GJ-120e8-027fi-D Laity Sunday. Victor W. Goldachmidt, St
Andrew UUC, Weat Lafayette, IN.
GJ-120S24000-M 1984 Goal for Doubling Membership by 1992.
Victor W. Goldachmidt, St Andrew UUC, Weat Lafayette, IN.
GM-120e8-141S-D Purpose and Responsibilities of The National
Division. Victor W. Goldachmidt St Andrew UUC, Weat Lafayette, IN.
LC-12070-0202-D The Church and Pastcral Care. Victor W.
Goldachmidt St Andrew UUC, Weat Lafayette, IN.
LC-12071-0208-D The Local Church as a Connoctional Society.
Victor W. Goldachmidt St Andrew UUC, Weat Lafayette, IN.
LC-12072-0211-D The Meaning of Membership. Victor W.
Goldachmidt, St Andrew UUC, Weat Lafayette, IN.
LC-1207S-0261-D Reeponeibilitiee of the Lay Reader. Victor W.
Goldachmidt, St Andrew UUC, Weat Lafayette, IN.
LC-12074-026&-D Conunittee on Nominations and Personnel.
Victor W. Goldachmidt St Andrew UUC. Weat Lafayette, IN.
LC-12075-0270-D A New Local Church or Mission. Victor W.
Goldachmidt St Andrew UUC, Weat Lafayette, IN.
MN-1207e-0428-D Ri^s and Responsibilities of Members in
Annual Conference. Victor W. Goldachmidt, St Andrew UUC, Weat
Lafayette, IN.
MN-12O77-O4$0-D The Purpose of Ordination. Victor W.
Goldachmidt St Andrew UUC, Weat Lafayette, IN.
MN-1207B-06SS-D Process of Appointment Making. Victor W.
Goldachmidt, St Andrew UUC, Weat Lafayette, IN.
MN-12079-078«-D Board of Ordained Ministry. Victor W.
Goldachmidt, St Andrew UUC, Weat Lafayette, IN.
HE-11618-1617-D Membership of the University Senate.
Administrative Council, Good Shepherd UUC, Benton Ridge, OH.
HE-liei9-lS18-D Purposes at the University Senate.
Adminiatrative Board, Good Shepherd UUC, Benton Ridge, OH.
FM-12866-0071-D The Practice of Homosexuality Considered
Incompatible with Christian Teaching. Adminiatrative Council, Grace
Church, Newport KY.
CS-12426-S00O-R Adoption as an Alternative to Abortion. United
Uethodiat Women, Grace UUC, Uissoula, UT.
MN-12242-0424-D Ministers from Otha- Denominations.
Administrative Council, Grace UUC, Warren, UN.
LC-11146-02eS-D The CommiUee on Pastor-Parish Relations.
Doyne E. Graham, Holston Conference.
MN-111S0-04S1-D Mandatory Retirement Age of Clergy. Doyne
B. Graham, Holaton Conference.
C8-12198-0071-D Covenant Relationship. Adminiatratiue
Council, Grant Park-Aldersgate UUC, Atlanta. GA.
FM-12846-S000-R Study Plan Regarding Homosexuality during
1993-96. Adminiatrative Council, Grant Park-AldersgaU UUC,
Atlanta, GA.
MN-122S8-04O4-D The Ordained Candidates. Adminiatrative
Council, Grant Park-Aldersgate UUC. Atlanta, GA.
FA-11874-0806-D Fiscal Responsibilities of the Coimdl on
Finance and Administration. Administrative Council + 26 local
church boarda and S9 individuals, Gratiot Congregation UUC.
C8-12406-0071-D Abortion. Adminiatrative Board -H 3 additional
boarda, Gray UUC, Gray, TN.
C8-12001-S000-R Concerns oflerael and Palestine. Church and
Society Committee, Green Traila UUC, Cheaterfield, UO.
CS-11181-S00O-R Cases Under Which Abortion Should be
Performed. Odie Gregg, NAL.
C8-11167-8000-R Abstinence from the Use of Tobacco. Odie
Gregg, NAL.
FA-11188-0787-D Retired Ordained Minister, Serving as a Sxipplj
Pastor. Odie Gregg, NAL.
FA-11186-8000-R Equitable Salaries for All Ministers. Odie
Gregg, NAL.
Equitable Salary for Full-time and Student
Odie Gregg, NAL.
The Ministerial Pension Plan. Thomas Griffilh,
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District Parsonage and the Board of TVustees.
FA-11161-S000-R
Pastors and Ministers.
FA-11686-S00O-R
CAP.
FA-12S1&-2617-D
Thomaa Griffith, CAP.
FA-12829-2616-D Real Property Held in Trust by Annual
Conference Board of Trustees. Thomaa Griffith, CAP.
GJ-12820-2a21-D Additional Chargeable OSenses. Thomaa
Griffith, CAP.
GJ-12827-2e26-D Grievance Procedures. Thomaa Griffith, CAP.
LC-121K6-0266-D ResponsibiUtiee of the Administrative Board.
Thomaa Griffith, CAP.
LC-12822-026&-D The Committee on Pastor-parish Relations.
Thomaa Griffith, CAP.
MN-12198-044».D Leave of Absence of Ordained Ministers.
Thomaa Griffith, CAP.
LC-1189S-0261-D No Local Pastor or Spouse Eligible as Lay
Member or Alternate. Richard K. Griawold, Firat UUC, Durango, CO.
LC-12160-0268-D Committee On Nominations and Personnel.
Richard K. Griawold, First UUC, Durango, CO.
CO-11 798-061 1-D Duties of General Conference Secretary.
Ad/ninistrative Board, Groeabeck UUC, Cincinnati, OH.
GM-11886-1481-D Re^>onsibilities of the World Division.
Adminiatrative Coimeil, Grove Cify and Laeon, HI UUC, Grove City,
OB.
MN-10084-0441-D Support for Ordained Ministries Appointed to a
Pastoral Charge. Ann Audrey Hagmann, OKL.
LC-11498-0269-D Committee on Nominations and Pa-6onnal.
Avia R Bale, North Street UUC, Port Huron, UI.
MN-1141&-0486-D Appointments to Various Ministries. Thor
Hall, Holaton Conference Board of Ordained Uiniatry, Chattanooga, TN.
LC-11101-02e4-D Membershq) ofthe Administrative Board.
Adminiatrative Board, Bailer Lake UUC, Seattle, WA.
L£-11148-0247-D Administrative Board Members At Large.
Adminiatrative Board, BalUr Lake UUC, Seattle, WA.
LC-11174-0268-D Membership of the Council on Ministries.
Adminiatrative Board, Bailer Lake UUC, Seattle, WA.
LC-11176-0269-D The Organizational Structure of the Local
Church. Adminutrative Board, Bailer Lake UUC, Seattle, WA.
LC-1216&'026S-D Change Language in Structure of the Local
Church. Adminiatrative Board, Bailer Lake UUC, Seattle, WA.
C8-12206-8000-M Support for the United Nations. BomardW.
Ballman, Betheada, UD.
FM-1147O-S00O-R United Methodist Understanding B^tism.
Carl W. Balvoraen, NJY.
FA-11186-8000-M$ Commission or Study Group to Examine the
Method of Determining Salaries for Pasters of Local UMCs. David P.
Hammond, Fair Bluff UUC, Fair Bluff, NC.
MN-liaSO-0404-D The Certified Candidate. Paul A. Barman HI,
Grace UUC, Delaware, OB.
FA-12296.S00O-R Retain General Board of Global Ministries in
NT at Least Until 1993-96 GCOM Review of all Boards. Pat Callbeck
Barper, St Paul's UUC, Belena, UL
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CO-130e6-0623-D The Jurisdictional Ccmferenoe: Juriadictional
Cofn2nitt«e on Episcopacy. Linda R. BarrU, NDA.
CS-117gl.S000-R Hsalth Care Program. Luula R fforru. T/DE:
DI-L2202-0eSS-D The Committee on United Methodist Men.
Richard VaUn + 23 Other Individual; Barrit Strtet UUC.
Barritburg, PA.
DI-122aS-1204-D Jurisdictional Committee on United Methodist
Men. Richard A. WaUrt + 26 Other IndioiduaU, BarrU Street UUC,
Barritburg, PA.
DM23a4-1222-D Duties of United Methodist Men. Richard
Waters + 22 Other Individual*, Barrit Street UUC, Barritburg, PA.
DI-1178S-800O-R IVaditionai Language in the Book of Wcrship.
Linda R. Barrit, NIXA.
DM18O1-SO0O-R AmendmenU to The Book of Worship. Janiet V.
Beidinger, II, BOB.
MN-12138-0M1-D Retired Ordained Minist<rs. Richard B. Bdd,
KBN.
MN-13134-0601-D The Task of Stq>erintending. Richard £. ffeU,
KSN.
CO-11S48-S000-R Number of lay members of Annual Conference.
Robert Bellam, Billtop UUC, Seatide, CA.
DI-llSaS-SOOO-R Oppoee "Oreen Com Ceremony" in the Book of
Worship. Robert BeUam, Billtop UUC, Seatide, CA.
DM1408-tOOO-M$ Committee on Older Adult Ministries. Uattie
Benderton, Oainet UUC, Cincinnati, OB.
OJ-11841-006»C The Judicial Council. Nyle U. Berthberger.
Belmont UUC, Johnttown, PA.
OJ-llM6-2eiK-D Declaratory Decisions. Nyle U Berthberger,
Belmont UUC, Johnttown, PA.
MN-12S79-0403-D The Practice of Homosexuality as Being
Incompatible with the Holy Bible. The Adminittrative Council,
Bichery Billt and Frankford UUCt, Frankford, DB.
CO-1226S-S00O-M Praying for God's Will to Prevail at General
Conference. 26 Individualt, Bigh Street UUC, Lima, OB.
HN-1168»4>461-D Retirement of Clergy. David A. Bigh/ield, BLT.
MN-1142(M>4S1-D Remove the Mandatory Retirement Age for
Clergy. Charlet U. Bill, Paul D. Perry, John Thompson, Garrie
Stevent and Ralph Uinker.
FA-12216-S000-M Replace the Wcrd "Apportionment" with
"Covenant Gifts". Elroy B. Binet, Kantat City, UO.
FM-11878-S000-R Amendment to the Baptismal Paper. William
A. Binet + 6 oAer individualt, WOB.
OM-1214»4000-R General Board of Global Ministries Budget.
William A. Binet, WOB.
CO-10191-0726-D Age Level and Family Ministries. BOL, WNC.
OJ-1106S-A00O-R4 Establishment of a General Board of
Evangelism. BOL, WPA, WUI.
FA-10S04400O-R Relocate GBGM. BOL
LC-10228-0249-D Local Church Officers. BOL
LC-102S6-2M6-D Merger of Local UM Churches. HOI.
LC-10280-020e-D Pastoral Charge. Amend 206.1 BOL
DM2S11-S000-R Season after Pentecost and Kingdomtide service.
Adminittrative Board and R. Dulaney Barrett, Bolman UUC, Lot
Angelet, CA.
HE-110M-«000-M< Task Force to Study Merging Prayer and
Medicine at United Methodist Hospitals. Kilion Bolmet, Firtt UUC,
Tulta, OK.
C8-10O91.OO7O-D Energy Resources Utilization. Kilton Bolmet.
PoynetU UUC, Poynette, WI.
CS-110a2-S0OO-Ht Task Force to Examine the Effectiveness of
Economic BoycotU. Kilton Bolmet, Firtt UUC. Tulta, OK.
CS-110a8-8000-M$ Task Force to Study the Feasibility of Setting
up a Distribution Transportation System. Kilion Bolmet, Firtt UUC,
Tulta, OK
CS-1116a-«000-Mt Task Force to Con^are Creationism to
Evolution. Kilton Bolmet, Firtt UUC. Tulta, OK
CS-11287-SO0O-M< Task Force for Integrated IVanspcrUtion DaU
Base System Kilton Bolmet, Poynette, WI.
CS-11288-S00O-M9 Task Force to Study U.S. Japanese Business
IVactioe and Impact on Trade Relations. Kilton Bolmet, Poynette, WI.
CS-1128fr«000-M< Task Force to Study Waste Management
Systems. Kilton Bolmet, Poynette, WI.
CB-liaSOSOOO-Mt Taak Force to Study the North American Free
TVade Agreements' Impact on the Western Hemisphere. Kilton
Bolmet. Poynette, WI.
CS-11291-S0OO-M* Task Force to Study Cleaning up the
Environment. Kilton Bolmet, Poynette. WI.
CS-11292-«000-M$ Task Force to Study the Impact of Trade
Relations Between the U.S. and Cuba. Kilion Bolmet, Poynette. WI.
CS-1129»«000-M< Task Force to Study Feasibility of
TransporUtion fcr UMCOR. Kilton Bolmet, Poynette, WI.
FM-1108S-S000-M$ Taak Force to Study What Christians Really
Believe. Kilton Bolmet, Firtt UUC, Tulta, OK.
GJ-11807-8000-MI Task Force to Find Cost Savings fcr All United
Methodist Agencies. Kilton Bolmet, Poynette, WI.
MN-12241-042S-D The Guaranteed Appointment. Jamet W.
Boltinger Jr., Arlington, VA.
MN-10087-06S8-D The Prooeee of Appointment Making. Deiuiii
Boward, Firtt UUC, Guthrie, OK
MN-11178-0400-D Authority and Duties of Local Pasters. Robert
U. Britak, WOB.
FM-10098-0071-D Human Sexuality. Adminittrative Council,
Bumholdt-Tahle Rock UUC, Bumholdt, NB.
HE-11672-S000-R Change the Name of Wesley Foundation. FVW
W. Bunter, Dumat, AR.
HE-11771-«0OO-M$ Task Force to Study Sophia Theology. Jetut
Chritt it Lord Tatk Faroe, 9 Adm. Bdt. EPA, Bundngdon Valley UUC,
Philadelphia, PA.
H&11772-a000-M< Task Force to Study Feminist Theology. Jetut
Chritt it Lord Tatk Faroe, 9 Adm. Bdt. EPA, Buntingdon Valley UUC,
Philadelphia, PA.
GJ-117e6-8000-M< Task Force to Formulate procedures for
Resolving Theological Disputes. Jetut Christ it Lard Tatk Force, 9
Adm. Bd Uemi>er, Buntington Valley UUC, Philadelphia, PA.
LC-1109»4)10e-D General Ministry of All Christian Believers.
Adm. Board, Burttboro UUC and Flora R. Upthaw. Overtone Park
UUC, Fart Worth. TX.
DM11S3-121»-D Ministry of the Laity. William J. Butt,
Uethoditt Temple UUC, Evantville, IN.
FA-12006-SOOO-R Board and Agency Budget Handling. William
W. Butdiinton, NUX.
CD-I 1282-0e02-D Composition of the Voting Membership of
General and Jurisdictional Conferenoes. Nancy Iden and Ruth F. Dion,
Concord-St Andrewt UUC, Bethetda, Ud.
CS-110e»«000-R Police Firearms Policies. AUyn fjamt, Atlanla
UUC, Atlanta, IL.
CS-1 10efr«000-R Responsible Firearm Ownership and TVaining.
AUyn Ijamt, Atlanta UUC, Atlanta, IL
GJ-liei4-2831-D Chargeable Offenses. Council on Uiaittriet,
Indian River City UUC, Titutville, FL
CO-llSSe-Oeil-D The Book of Resolutions. Indian River UUC -t-
6 other local church groupt and 47 individualt.
CO-11804-0ei2-D The Jurisdictional Conference.
Inter] uritdictional Committee on Epitcopacy. Baltimore.
CO-122e2-0eil-D The Jurisdictional Conference.
Inter] uritdictional Committee on Episcopacy, Severna Park, UD.
LC-1114»«268-D Committee on Pastor/Staff-Parish Relations.
Intertharing Board, N.C. Juritdiction Volunteers in Uission Agency,
Det Uainet, lA.
FA-lie07-160a-D Power, Duties and Responsibilities of Annual
Conference. Ruth Ann Ivey, Bethany UUC, Summerville, SC.
MN-lie28-0S16-D Relationshipof a Diaeonal Minister. Ruth Ann
Ivey, Bethany UUC, Summerville, SC.
FA-10SS6-8000-M$ Study of Clergy Salary and Support Structure.
rWA, DET and NEB.
CO-1000S-0701-D Clergy Membership of Annual Conference.
Amend para. 701.1. IWA.
CO-10004-0701-D Compositionof Annual Conference. Amend
para. 701.1d. IWA.
CO-1000S-0701-D Seating of Pastors at Annual Conference.
Amend para. 701.2 TWA
CB-10866-80OO-R4 Drug IVafficking and Operations. TWA.
FA-101124)722-D Basic Salary Plan fcr Clergy. IWA.
MN-1 0014-04 12-D Clergy Membership of Annual Conference.
IWA.
MN-1148fr0424-D Continuance of Full Membership in the Annual
Conference. JoAnne Jackson. Wilbur and Uargaret Dye, Lakewood
UUC, Lake Odessa, UI.
FA-12082-4000-R Standard Salary for Pastors. William U.
Jeffries. NCA.
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DI-lllSO-MOO-R Service of In&nt Dedication. Uichad Johnson,
BLT.
MN-11821-0618-D Limitation on Years of Service for District
Superintendents. W. Garrett Judton, NNY.
CO-10SlS4)e27-D The Official Journal of the Jurisdictional
Conference. JurUdictionah (?).
DI-12171-S0OO-R Addition to the Proposed Book of Worship.
SUuen Kaehr, NJN.
MN-12240-0418-D Conference and District Board of Ordained
Ministry. Tereaea Keexl, Dinwiddxe UMC, Dinwiddle, VA.
CS-1118<M00O-R Association With and Support to, the Religious
Coalition for Abortion RighU. Glenn Keller, VIR.
MN-12247-0788-D Election of Lay Members on the Board of
Ordained Ministry. Joan T. Kelsey, Univeraiiy UMC, Ea»t Lansing, MI.
MN-12248-0752-D Membership of the Board of Ordained Ministry.
Joan T. KeUey, Univertity UMC, East Lansing, MI.
FA-1020S-0906-D Fiscal Responsibilities Regarding Abortioa.
KEN.
6M-10218-1411-D Composition of Board of TVusteee of Mission
Agencies and Institutions. KEN.
HE-10878-SOOO-R Scholarshq) Endowment Fund. KEN.
MN-10248-4M81-D Qualifications for Ordination. KEN.
CO-1128S-4000-R Indusivenees of the Physically Challenged at
All Conferencefi. Mary Louise Kendall, St Paul UMC, EUiohethtown,
PA.
FM-12«e<W)071-D Human Sexuality. BurrdlM. Ketcker»id,BOL
DI-11941-S0OO-M Discontinue Use of Term "Act of God". Arthur
R. Kirk, EOB.
GJ-1166&40OO-R The Mission Society for United Methodist as a
Mission Organization. Arthur R. Kirk, EOH.
GJ-117a»^000-R Institute "One Member, One Vote" Democracy
for our Church. Arthur R. Kirk, Cambridge UMC, Cambridge, OH.
GJ-120&1-S0OO-M Reduce Administration of the United Methodist
Church. Arthur R Kirk, EOH.
HE-11678-S000-R Cease Giving Bachelcr's Degrees. Arthur R
Kirk, EOH.
FA-116a2-8000-R Formula for ApportionmenU. Artfcur Erk 4
the Finance Committee of Providence, EOH.
MN-119O4-S00O-R Call on Bishops to Clarify Terms Renewed,
Redeemed Consultation. Catherine Kirk, TEN.
GJ-1I270-0806-D Add Lesbians and Gay Men to Membership of
Program Boards and Agencies. Alice Knotts + 8 other individuals,
Denver, CO.
GJ-11620-027S-D Special Sunday to Pray for the President of the
United States. K Henry Koestline, FLA.
GJ-11621-0801-D National and General Agencies. K Henry
Koestline, FLA.
MN-11277-0416-D Requirements for Admittance to Probationary
Membership. James F. Kremer, CPA.
CO-10187-O701-D Voting Rights of Local and AssociaU Pastors.
KSEandDET.
MN-10260-O7S8-D Ordained Associate Members as Observers of
Board of Ordained Ministry. KSE.
MN-102e6-0752-D Participation of Observers in the Work of the
Board KSE.
CO-10S8(M00O-M District Listing in the General Minutes. KSW.
FA-10S81-SOOO-R Ministanal Pension Plan. KSW.
FM-1221»«000-R Amend the Study on Baptism Refxart. Council
on Ministries, Lacon UMC, Laoon, IL.
C8-11402-S00O-R The "Memphis Declaration". Administrative
Board, Lakeside UMC, Lake Village, AR.
MN-11642-0424-D Requirements for Admission. Council on
Ministries + 3 individuals, Lakewood UMC, Lake Odessa, MI.
CS-110e44000-R Reorganize The United Nations. Allen C.
Lambert, ORL
MN-11689-0461-D Retirement of Clergy Members, ffonier W.
Landis and Division of Chaplains, VIR.
FM-12Se7-0071-D Human Sexuality. Administrative Boards,
Laton and Aromona UMCa, Laton, CA.
MN-1224e-0618-D Limitations on Years of Service. Bishop David
J. Lawson, WIS.
MN-11961-O406-D Church Membership of Part-Time Local
Pastors. Administrative Board, Lawsonham and Rimersburg UMCs.
MN-11279-Ofiie-D Hi^er Education .^pcrtiomnenta. Church
Conference, Leander UMC, Leander, TX.
FM-12S74-0071-D Oppose Any Action Making Homosexuality
Compatible with Christian Teaching. Administrative Council,
Leavitisville UMC, Dellroy, OH.
FM-12217-00e8-D The Article of Religion. June Leckrone,
Portsmouth, VA.
LC-11S27-0266-D Organization of the Administrative Board.
Denms R. Lee, SCA.
MN-12249-S000-H Support the Report of the Study on Ministry.
Jo Ann Leifeste, Herndon UMC, Herndon, VA.
MN-12284-0431-D Requirements for Ordination. Laura Lentell +
9 Other Individuals, Milton, FL.
CS-12087-1104-D Re^jonsibilitiee of the GBCS. Ralph J. Lepley,
WNC.
FA-11661 -0709-0 Conference Council on Finance and
AdminiEtration. Ralph J. Lepley, WNC.
MN-11S17-0441-D Support for Ordained Ministers Appointed to a
Pastcral Charge. Ralph J. Lepley, WNC.
CS-12428-S00O-R Opposition to a Call for a Constitutional
Convention. Lifewatch Task Force of UM on Abortion, Bryan, TX.
FM-1228S4000-R$ Resources for Healing Ministries with
Homosexuals. € Local Church Groups + 42 Individuals.
CO-116d4-0606-D Bishops in Jurisdictions. 1 Member, Long's
UMC, Lake Junaluska, NC.
CS-12S994000-R Social Principle Statement on Abortion. Bishop
Richard C. Looney, SGA area.
GJ-12186-2028-D Investigations Procedures. Bishop Richard C.
Looney, SCA.
CS-11860-8000-R The Requirement of Blood Testing Prior to
Marriage. Conference Church and Society + 12 indiwduals, LRK
FM-10611-S00O-R Retain the Term, Practice and Service of Infant
BaptUm. LRK CNV, EPA, NNY.
IC-10S64-S000-R Support the Effcrte of Consultation on Church
Union. LRK
CS-1140S-SOOO-R Membership in Club cr Organizations whidi
Practice Exclusivity. Commission on Religion, and Race and COM.,
LVL.
IC-1 1492-2201 -D Support the Wcrk and Urge Continuance of
General Commission on the Status and Role of Women. Conference
COSROW and Theodore Agnew, OK LVL
FA-lOlOe-0709-D Funding Church Building Fadlitiee and
Programs for Accessibility. LVL. MNN.
GJ-10120-0275-D Special Sundays without Church-wide
Offerings. Access Sunday. LVL, NIN, MNN.
LC-1007W)282-D Responsibilitiee of the Coordinator of
Communications. LVL, NIN.
CO-101S8-0746-D Committee on Ministry to Persons with
Handicapping Conditions. LVL.
FA-1096S-S00O-R Accessibility &r Perams with Handicapping
Conditions. LVL, NIN.
GJ-11040-SOOO-R ObeervanceofDr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
LVL.
IX%10141-02a2-D Annual Accessibility Audit. LVL
LC-10140-2MS-D Rights of Persons with Handicapping
Conditions. LVL.
MN-10044-050S-D Offices of Bishops and District
Superintendents. LVL.
MN-10166-0489-D ResponaibUitiee and Duties of a Pastor. LVL.
CO-114S5-0607-D Term of Service for Bishops in Their Area.
Howard Lydick, First UMC, Richardson, TX.
CO-11469-S000-R Terms Used in the Book of Discipline. Howard
Lydick, First UMC, Richardson, TX
CO-119SS-S000-M Commend Rev. Donald E. Wildman f<T his
Efforts Regarding Sex and Homosexuality in the Media. Howard
Lydick, First UMC, Richardson, TX
C8-11989-0070-D The Pure Unfamented Juice of the Grape in
Holy Communion. Howard Lydick, First UMC, Richardson, TX
DI-1147O-SO0O-R Include the Hymn Eternal Father, Strong to
Save in the Next Printing of the United Methodist Hymnal. Howard
Lydick, Eleanor HamJett, J. Hamlett, First UMC, Richardson, TX
DI-11471.«000-R Inclusion in the Next Printing of the United
Methodist Hymnal. Howard Lydick, First UMC, Richardson, TX.
DM1472-S000-R Omit the 4th verse of the Hymn Praise to llie
Lord, The Almighty. Howard Lydick, First UMC, Richardson, TX
DM19S(VS0OO-R Amend Wording of Service tar Holy Communion
in Hymnal. Howard Lydick, First UMC, Richardson, TX.
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FM-12S4S.S000-R No Practicing Homoeezual to be Utilized as
Paid Staffer Volunte«r. Howard Lydick, Fint UMC, Richardton, TX.
QJ-1 1708-0804-0 Travel of Members of General Boards and
Agmcies. Howard Lydick, Firtt UUC, Richardson, TX.
aj-1210S-2e21-D Chargeable Offenses. Howard Lydick, Fir»t
UUC. Richardson, TX.
aj-12274-2a21-D Chargeable Offenses Regarding Alcoholic
Beverages. Howard Lydick, Firtt UUC, Richardson. TX.
HN-11S01-060&-D Retirement Age of Bishops. Howard Lydick,
Firtt UUC, Richardson, TX.
CS-1220O4>000-R The Political Conunvmity and Military Service.
U.D. Lyons, Rainbow City UUC, Rainbow City, AL.
CS-12849-0070-D The Natural World. District Supt, Pastor and
Lay Leaders. lotion Sprin^t, Fentress and Prairie Lea UUCs, Austin.
TX.
CS-11812-0072-D Rights of Persons with Handicapping
Conditions. Administrative Council, Uain Street UUC, Alton, Uj.
C8-1217(M0OO-K National Health Insurance Program.
Administrative Council, Uain Street UUC, Alton, IL.
FA-11942-S00O-R Limit Apportionments to 2% Increase.
Administrative Council, Uain Street UUC, Alton, IL.
MN-10088-04SO-D Pastoral Appointment. Amend para. 436. Ra>.
Harry B. Uann, FLA.
FM-1U68-0071-D Marriage a Shared Fidelity Between a Man and
a Woman. Rev. and Urs. Arthur L Uansure, DSW.
tfN-11400-0480-D SUtement on Ordination. Rev. and Urs.
Arthur L Uansure, DSW.
CS-11464-8000-R Oppose Food and Medicine Blockade or
Embargoes. UARCHA.
FA-11475-S000-R Health Insurance for Ministers. UARCHA,
Perth Amhoy, NJ.
GJ-11484-8000-R New Beginning. UARCHA, Perth Amhoy, NJ.
OM-11486-8000-R Support the National Plan for Hispanic
Ministry including Funding. UARCHA, Perth Amhoy, NJ.
OM-1 14874000-R Access of Hispanics to Hi^er Education.
UARCHA, Perth Amhoy, NJ.
OH-12162-S000-R Puerto Rico Colonial SUtus. UARCHA, Perth
Amhoy, NJ.
OM-1216S-8000-R Affiliated Autonomous Methodist Church of
Puvto Rico and The United Methodist Church. UARCHA, Perth
Amhoy, NJ.
OM-12164-S000-R Continuance of Funding to the Evangelical
Seminary of Puerto Rico. UARCHA, Perth Amhoy, NJ.
OM-12ie6-SOOO-R Understanding The United Methodist Church
•• a Global Church. ifARCHA, Perth Amhoy, NJ.
IC-11786-S00O-R Celebrate and AfBrm the Work of GCORR.
UARCHA, Perth Amhoy, NJ.
IC-11786-S00O-R Celebrate and Support the Work of the General
Commission on the Status and Role of Women. UARCHA, Perth
Amhoy, NJ.
MN-11584-O404-D Candidacy for Ordained Ministry.
Administrative Beard, Uarion UUC, Uarion, AL.
HN-10104-04S1-D Qualifications for Ordination. Pastor and
Officers, UarkU UUC, Uarkle, IN.
IC-11481-200S-D Responsibilities of GCCUIC. Susan Uarsh,
Kokomo. IN.
C8-1240S-0071-D The Nurturing Community and Abortion. Vidti
Uartin. Wesley UUC. Parsons, KS.
C8-12181-0078-D The Economic Community and Gambling.
Anne K. Uartz, North Bethetda UUC, Bethesda, UD.
FH-12866-0071-D Human Sexuality. Amend 71F. John A.
Uason, WVA.
LC-1208»O261-D Tenure of Office. John A. Uason, WVA.
C8-12418-0072-D Rights of the Unborn. Pamela Uaurer. St Luke
UUC, Kokomo, IN.
GJ-11211-0818-D Election of the General Secretary of Each Board
and Agency. Hatel UcDaniel, Roswell UUC, Roswell, OA.
OJ-11214-1006-D Election of General Secretaries. Haiel
UcDanUl. Roswell UUC, Roswell, OA.
CO-1I84&4000-R Inclusivenees at General and Jurisdictional
Conferancee. Walter H. UcKdvey, WNC.
MN-lie86-0448-D Voluntary Leave of Absence. AobertC.
UcKibben, AFL.
HN-116S»044»-D Call to Active MiUtary Duty. Robert C.
UcKihben, AFL
MN-116S7-04M-D Base for Complaints. John Patton Ueadowt,
Pleasant HUl UUC, UcCalla, AL
OJ-1148S-2621-D Chargeable Offensee. John Patten Ueadows,
Pleasant Hill UUC, UcCalla, AL
MN-12246-046S-D The Grievance Process. John Patton Ueadows,
Pleasant Hill UUC, UcCalla, AL
CO-12197-0701-D Lay and Clerical Delegatee Voting Rights.
Otorge C Uegill, NCA.
IX:-121S7-0262-D To Permit the Local Coordinator of
Communications to Record a Video History of the Congregation. Virgil
G. Uegill, NOA.
LC-12267-2S42-D Repairs and Upkeep of Church Property. Board
of Trustees, Uelrose Avenue UUC, Roanoke, VA.
CO-11425-0702-D Conference Committee on Scheduling. Lay
members of Annual Conference, UEU.
FA-12818-S00O-R Church Owned Agricultural and Other Rural
Property. National UU Rural Fellowship Legislature Committee, UEU.
FA-1020O4)726-D Shared Salary Options. UEU, WVA, NYK.
C8-10845-S000-R4 Education on Alcohol and Substance Abuse.
HE-10S74-8000-R Development of Programs on Campus Ministry.
UEU.
MN-102S7-0817-D Diaconal Ministers. UEU.
OJ-12104-2a22-D Filing of Charges Against a Member of The
United Methodist Church. Donald E. Uesser, IH/f School of Theology,
Denver, CO.
GJ-12106-262S-D Investigative Procedures. Donald E. Uesser,
Riff School of Theology, Denver, CO.
CS-1146S-80OO-M$ Task Force on the American Free IVade
Agreement. Uelh. Assoc, to represent Cause of Hispanic Amer., Perth
Amhoy, NJ.
FA-12298-S0OO-R Continue Present Location of General Board of
Global Ministries in New York. Uelh. Fed for Soc. Action, 8 Church
Org., 72 Ind, Bozenuxn, UT.
FM-12S48-0072-D Rights of Lesbians and Gay Men. Ueth. Fed
for Social Action + Ad Council, Grant Park-Aldersgate UUC, Atlanta,
OA.
CS-114e(VS0OO-R Bilingual Education. Uethodist Assoc, to
represent Hispanic Americans.
MN-12S81.O402-D Human Sexuality. Delete para. 402.2.
Uethodist Federation for Social Action, NY & UN, + i Administrative
Board
C8-lie74-S000-R Justice for Reverend Alex Awad. Uethodist
Federation for Social Action, Staten Island, NY.
C8-11675-S000-R Nuclear Weapons Production at the General
Electric Company. Uethodist Federation for Social Action, Staten
Island, NY.
CS-lie7&«000-R Investment Ethics. Uethodist Federa^n for
Social Action, Staten Island NY.
CS-lie77-8000-R National Health Care. Uethodist Federation for
Social Action, Staten Island NY.
FA-11681-0726-D Share Salary Option. Uethodist Federation for
Social Action, Also the Uinnesota Chapter, Staten Island, NY.
FA-lie8S-ie04-D Corporate Responsibility and the General Board
of Pensions. Uethodist Federation for Social Action, Statai Island, NY.
FA-lie84-2612-D Annual Conference Investment Stewardship.
Uethodist Federation for Social Action, Staten Island NY.
FA-122S8-2S28-D Local Church Investment Stewardship.
Uethodist Federation for Social Action, Staten Island, NY.
FA-1281O400O-R No Curb on Discussion on Homosexuality.
Uethodist Federation for Social Action, Dumharton UUC and Robert
Simison.
IC-lie8ft.8000-R Holy Land Tours. Uethodist Federation for
Social Action, StaUn Island NY.
LC-1217»0202-D The Local Church and EcoJustice. Uethodist
Federation for Social Action, Stolen Island, NY.
LC-12228-020S-D The United Methodist Church Celebrates the
Diversity of its Members. Uethoditt Federation for Social Action,
Staten Island NY.
MN-12188-0414-D Qualifications for Election to Probationary
Membership. Uethodist Federation for Social Action, Staten Island
NY.
FA-12287-8000-R Establish the National Association of United
Methodist Retired Persons. 77 Individual Uembert of the Pention Plan.
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C8-11782-8000-R Nuclear Disarmament: The Zero Option.
Methodists United for Peace with Justice, Washington, DC.
LC-12161-02e9-D Committee and/or Employing Agency . Patricia
Ann Meyers, Diaoonal Ministers of Oregon-Idaho Conference.
FA-11S82-0921-D Spiritual Growth. Jane Allen Middleton and
Oeorge Douglas McClain, Staten Island, NY.
MN-lie91-042S-D Spiritual Growth. Jane Allen Middleton and
Oeorge Douglas McClain, Staten Island, NY.
MN-11688-044S-D Spiritual Growth. Jane Allen Middleton and
Oeorge Douglas McClain, Staten Island, NY.
MN-1168<M)620-D Dutiee of the District Superintendent. Jane
Allen Middleton and George Douglas McClain, Staten Island, NY.
MN-1168e-1629-D Reeponsibilitiee of the Board of Ordained
Ministry. Jane Allai Middleton and George Douglas McClain, Staten
Island, NY.
CO-12481-008K-C Composition of Annual Conference. Chita R.
Millan, Vinluan Memorial UMC, Pangasinan, Philippines.
DI-11861-4000-R Introduction to lection in the lectionary.
Clarence P. Miller. WOK
08-11878-0072-0 Rights of the Unborn. Dewey Miller, NIN.
LC-12828-8000-R The Committee on Nominations. Milton M.
Miller. KSE.
FA-11480-1716-D Net Income from the United Methodist
Publishing House. Perry S. Miller, WNC.
FA-114S1-S000-R Clergy Status for Income Tax Purposes. Perry
S. MilUr, WNC.
LC-11680-0288-D Pastor's Report at Charge Conference. Perry S.
MilUr, WNC.
LC-11S81-0247-D Pastor's Report to Charge Conference. Perry S.
Miller, WNC.
CO-12020-OeiO-D Speaking for the Church. Roland Dean Miller,
Christ Church UMC, Louisville, KY.
GJ-1208S-8000-R Policies Relative to Socially Responsible
Investments. Roland Dean Milla; Christ Church UMC, Louisville, KY.
MN-12896-0402-D Retain Paragraph 402 Regarding
Homosexuality. Adm. Bd + 90 local church ffvups + 64S individuals,
Milnor UMC, Milnor, ND.
LC-11882-2640-D Local Church Property. Ministry Development
Committee, Fayetteville, NC.
LC-11888-2S60-D Study of Local Church Potential. Ministry
Development Comm-ittee, Native American International Caucus,
Fayetteville, NC.
MN-12826-0S18-D Conference Relationship of Diaconal Members.
Ralph L Minker, V7R.
MN-11889-0404-D Candidacy for Ordained Ministry. United
Methodist Federation for Social Action, MNN.
MN-11881-0420-D Requirement for Election as Associate
Members. United Methodist Federation for Social Action, MNN.
CS-10281-SOOO-R A Resolution on Investments Policy. MNE.
FA-10069-ie04-D Pensions and Investment Policies. MNE.
MN-10727-8000-S$ Study Commission to Revisit the Effective Role
of National Bishops. MNE.
1X7-1 02S4-264S-D Planning and Financing Requirements for Local
Churches. MNN and NIN.
LC-118784)261-D The Chairperson of Worship. United Methodist
Federation for Social Action, MNN.
MN-11886-0804-D Candidacy for Diaconal Ministry. United
Methodist Federation for Social Action, MNN.
MN-1188S-0401-D Ministry in the Christian Church. United
Methodist Federation for Social Action, MNN.
MN-11880-0414-D Election to Probationary Membership. United
Methodist Federation for Social Action, MNN.
MN-11888-0424-D Requirements for Admission. United Methodist
Federation for Social Action, MNN.
MN-118M-0424-D Requirements for Admission. United Methodist
Federation for Social Action, MNN.
MN-11886-0481-D Qualifications fca- Ordination. United
Methodist Federation for Social Action, MNN.
IX!-1022a<>208-D Acc^ting the Diversity of Church Members.
MNN, WIS.
FA-10206-2S12-D Annual Conference Board of Trustees. MNN,
WYO,NYK.
CS-10288-800O-R Population Policy. MNN.
C8-10844-8000-R Enwgy Policy. MNN.
C8-1099(M000.R Hate Crimes. MAW.
FA-10066-0787-D Proportional Payments. MNN.
FA-10058-0026-D Episcopal Budget. MNN.
FA-101104)719-D Apportionments and Equitable Salary Fund.
MNN.
FA-10198-0721-D Basic Salary Plan for Clergy. MNN.
FA-10204-ieO4-D Corporate ReeponsibiUty and the General Board
of Pensions. MNN.
FA-102e8-0906-D Fiscal Responsibilities. MNN.
GJ-10872-8000-R Church-wide Tear of Remembrance, Repentance
and Renewal. MNN.
HE-10991-S00O-R Peace Studies Scholarships. MNN.
LC-1006S-0247-D Recording Secretary of Charge Conference.
MNN.
LC-1 0009-0247-0 Members at Large of the Administrative Board /
Council. MNN.
LC-10074-0266-O Reeponsibilitiee of the Administrative Board.
MNN.
LC-10188-0249-O Local Church Offices and Chairpa-sonship.
MNN.
LC-10229-0261-O Definitions of the Chairman of the
Administrative Board of Council. MNN.
LC-10280-02Se-O Adequate Housing for the Pastor. MNN.
LC-10288-2682-D Local Church Board of Trustees. MNN.
LC-10819-0282-D Interpreters for Persons with Handicapping
Conditions. MNN.
MN-10079-0804-D Candidacy for Diaconal Ministry. MNN.
MN-10081-O404-O The Declared Candidate for Ordained Ministry.
MNN.
MN-10244-O424-D Requirements for Admission in an Annual
Conference. MNN.
MN-1026S-0788-O Dutiee of Annual Conference Board of
Ordained Ministry. MNN.
MN-10821-0421-O Rights of Persons with Handicapping
Conditions. MNN.
MN-10998-0762-O Lay Members on the Board of Ordained
Ministry. MNN.
FA-12884-0900-O Discussion, Debate, or Education Regarding
Homosexuality. Board of Church and Society. MOE.
FA-12028-0726-O Shared Compensation Option. Conference
Board of Church and Society, MOE.
OI-11428-S000-R$ Stewardship Initiative in the 1993-96
Quadrennium. National Association of Stewardship Leaders, MOB,
CNVandEOH.
MN-1025&4)614-R Reeponsibilitiee of Bishops. MOE, NEB.
CO-10182-0e29-O Jurisdictional Council on Ministriee. MOE.
CO-10188-0720-O Annual Conference Council on Ministries.
MOE.
CO-108ei-8000-M$ Task Force to Study Jurisdictional System and
Demographics. MOE.
GJ-10210-1001-O Eliminate Structure of GCOM. MOE.
GM-10212-0742-O Annual Conference Commission on the Small
Membership Church. MOE.
LC-10217-020e-O Annual Conference Plan f<r Cooperative Parish
Ministries. DET and MOE.
MN-10167-O44e-O Ministers Sabbatical Leave. MOE.
MN-102S1-O487-D Part-time Appointment of Full-time Pastors.
MOE.
MN-102S2-0487-O Interim AppointmenU. MOE.
MN-10266-OS14-D Specific Responsibilities of Bishops. MOE.
MN-10267-0688-D Pastors Appointed to Rural Congregations.
MOE.
MN-10262-0786-D Annual Conference Committee on Episcopacy.
MOE.
MN-1 0268-0762-D Laity as Members of District Board of Ordained
Ministers. MOE.
MN-10271-1628-O Laity to the Division of Ordained Ministry of
the GBHE and Ministry. MOE.
MN-10SS6-S000-M$ Study of Bishq>'B Relationship to Annual
Conference. MOE.
FA-11606-0710-O Separate World Service Funds from Conference
Benevolences Funds. MonticeUo District Council on Ministries, Little
Rock. AR.
CS-11261-8000-R Oppose the Violence and Profanity Displayed on
Television. (Council on Ministries, Moody Memorial First UMC,
Galveston. TX.
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MN-12ia2-8000-R Diaconal Ministar'a Relatioiubip to the
Employing Agency. Eleanor K. Morrow, An n a n daU UliC, Annondede,
VA.
IC-10064-2201-D Delete the Organization and Responsibility of
the Conunieeion on the Status and Role of Women. Adnu Board,
Lamua Palort Cluster A Bd. of Steward, St Oak UUC, Mitchellville,
MD.
CB-I002O4000-R Parental Family Responsibility. AdminUtrative
Board, Mount Oak UMC, Mitchellville, MD.
CS-10021-S000-R Responsible Parenthood. Adminietratiue Board,
Mount Oak UMC. Mitchellville, MD.
FA-11074-0912-D The World S<rvice Fund. Adminittradve
Board, Mount Oak UMC, Mitchellville, MD.
OJ-10022-1001-D Eliminate the Organization and Responsibility
of GCOM. Administrative Board, Mount Oak UMC, Mitchellville, MD.
GJ-1002S.O806-D Eliminate Additional Membership to General
Boards. Administrative Board, Mount Oak UMC, Mitchellville, MD.
CrJ-10024-0806-D Committee to Nominate Additional Members.
Adm. Board A Comm. to Nominate Additional Members, Mount Oak
UMC, Mitchellville, MD.
HE-1012&-1S17-D Member and Organization Senate.
Administrative Board, ML Oak UMC A First UMC, Mitchellville A
Blackwell, MDAOK
HE-10180-1618-D Purposes and Objectives of the University
Senate. Administrative Board, ML Oak UMC, Marilyn Thompson,
Mitchellville, MD., Starksville, MS.
Ea:-10181-lfil9-D Affiliation of Theological Seminaries.
Administrative Board, ML Oak UMC, Mitchellville, MD.
, IC-1006S-2001-D Eliminate General Commission on Christian
Unity and Interreligious Concerns. Administrative Board A Board of
SUwards, Mount Oak UMC A First UMC, Mitchellville A Qriffin, MD
AQA.
LC-1 0070-024 7-D Notifying the Local Church of Amount
Apportioned for World Service and Conference Benevolence.
Administrative Board, ML Oak UMC, Mitchellville, MD.
MN-10029-0788-D Duties of Conference Board of Ordained
Ministry. Amend para. 733.2. Administrative Board, Mount Oak UMC,
Mitchellville, MD.
CO-10006^72ft-D Age Level and Family Councils. Amend para.
726.6. MOW. CNV, NEB, SOA, TRY, KSW, K8E, AFL, SNJ, NAL.
FA-10S88-SOOO-R Justice Issues of Clergy Salary System. MOW.
NCA.
CS-12289-0000-D Non Support for Unrestricted Abortions.
Administrative Council, Moyock UMC, Moyock, NC.
DI-1129»«000-D| Establish a Committee on Older Adult
Ministry. Older Adult Ministry, MSS.
CO-1219S-0086-C Membership to College Age Level. Statewide
Student Council, MSS.
DI-10e8»«000-M Study of the Holy Spirit. MSS.
FA-10201.O787-D Proportional Payments for Retired Ministers.
MSS.
FA-10S06-SOOO-R Relocating the General Board of Global
Ministries. MSS.
OJ-1082S-S000-R Gospel Call to a New Beginning. MSS.
GJ-1098e4000-R The Celebration of Pentecost. MSS.
GM-1002(V8000-R4 Mission in the Local Community Enabling
Resolution. MSS.
GM-10876-8000-R Resourcing Black Churches in Urban
Communities. MSS.
MN-10S2(M0OO-R Authority and Rights of Lay, Local and
Associate Pastors. MSS.
MN-10411-SOOO-R Recruitment and Development Plan for Local
Pastors. MSS.
CS-1 1666-SOOO-R Boycott of Motion Pictures and T. V. Programs
That Show Violence. Church and Society Committee, MtHope UMC,
Lansing, MI.
PA-11082-SOOO-R Relocation of the General Board of Global
Ministriee. Administrative Board, ML Pleasant UMC, Winchester, VA.
LC-100S7-Q2d8-D Committee on Nominations and Personnel.
Amend para. 269.L. Rev. Douglas Mullins, WOH.
DI-11429-1801-D Global Mission Outreach. Administrative
Board, Munsey Memorial UMC. Johnson City, TN.
FM-114SS-S00O-R Support the Recommendation of the Study
Committee on Understanding Baptism. Administrative Board, Munsey
Memorial UMC. Johnson City, TN.
MN-11440-8000-R Delay Action on the Ministry Study until the
1996 General Conference. Administrative Board, Muns^ Memorial
UMC, Johnson City. TN.
FA-10800-8000-M$ Translating Book of Disciples into Hauaa
Language. MUR.
FA-I0801-S000-M( Translate UMC Hymnal into Hausa Language.
MUR.
PA-10S02-8000-M$ IVanslate Book of Worship into Hausa
Language. MUR.
FM-11478-006d.D The Word "Christian" be Given a Specific
Definition. Pastor and organizations. Mustang UMC, Mustang, f
GJ-lie87-S000-R Streamline Church Bureaucracy Place in
Council of Bishops. Administrative Board. Myrtle drove UMC,
Pensaoola, FL.
FM-118804000-M Baptismof All Christian Children. Steven C.
Nadwomy, Center UMC, Saugus, MA.
FA-1011ft«90e-D Human Sexuality. Retain Present Stand on
Funding "Gay" Caucus or Group. NAK +11 other Annual
Conferences.
H&1061S-8000-R9 Adopt "Campus Ministry: Mission at the
Center" Special Program for 1993-96. NAK -I- 29 other Annual
Conferences.
FA-10808-8000-R Support Relocating the OBGM. NAK, AFL.
GIL and TEX.
CO-10046-0701-D Annual Conference Membership of Local
Pastors. NAK
CO-10046-0701-D Composition of Annual Conference. NAK
IC-10860.8000-R Continue the Commission on the Status and
Role of Women. NAK.
IC-10S51-S0OO-R Retain the Commission on Religion and Race.
NAK
LC-100714)2S1-D Dutiee of Church Lay Reader. NAK
MN-1008S-04S1-D Qualifications for Ordination. NAK
MN-1168S4786-D Conference Committee on Episcopacy. NAK
CO-11806-0702-D Election of the Conference Lay Leader.
Committee of the Laity. NAL
LC-11876-0249^D Chair of the Committee on Nominations and
Personnel. Committeeof the Laity, NAL
LC-11880-O269-D Committee on Nominations and Personnel.
Committee of the Laity, NAL
FA-11120-0710-D World Service and Conference Benevolence.
General Conference Delegation, NAL
FA-11122-8000-R General Budget Funding. Oeneral Conference
Delegation. NAL
DM084ft«000-R4 Spiritual Directors Program. NAL CAP, MEM.
IWA and MNN.
MN-11461-8000-R The Study of Ministry Dealing with the Office
of Deaconesses. NaL Assoc. /^Deaconesses and Home Missionaries, +
60 individuals.
OJ-12809-8000-R Program to Emphasize Inclusivenees in All
Dimensions of the Church. National and Western Jurisdictional
BMCR.
CO-12021-O702-D Organization of Annual Conference. National
Assoc, of Annual Conference Lay Leaders, Springfield, NB.
CO-12060-0720-D Annual Conference Council on Ministry.
National Assoc, of Annual Conference Lay Leaders, Springfield, NB.
DM202S-0729-D Conference Board of Discipleship. National
Assoc, of Annual Conference Lay Leaders, Springfield, NE.
DI-12024-07S0-D Conference Board of Laity. National Assoc of
Annual Conference Lay Leaders, Springfield, NE.
DI-1202S-0748-D Coordinating Committee on Lay Work.
National Assoc, of Annual Conference Lay Leaders, Springfield, NE.
DM202e-0758-D The District Board of Laity. National Assoc of
Annual Conference Lay Leaders, Springfield. NE.
DI-12027-1218-D Leadership and Ministry Development.
National Assoc, of Annual Conference Lay Leaders, Springfield, NE.
LC-12041-026S-D Committee on Nominations and Personnel.
National Assoc, of Annual Conference Lay Leaders, Springfield, NB.
MN-12048-0788-D Membership of the Conference Board of
Ordained Ministry. National Assoc, of Annual Conference Lay Leaders,
Springfield, NE.
MN-12049-0762-D The District Committee on Ordained Ministry.
National Assoc of Annual Conference Lay Leaders, Springfield, NB.
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MN-1206O40OO-R Amendment to the Ministry Study Regarding
Ordination. Natiotial Assoc of Annual Conference hay headers,
Springfield, NE.
GJ-lieiK-SOOO-R S«rvioe of Revival and Commitment. iyTotiorui/
Association of Conference Presidents and. Five UMM Jurisdictional
Presidents.
GM-12225^000-M$ Study Committee for Asian - American
Language Ministries. National Feda-ation of Asian-American U.M.,
San Francisco, CA.
LC-llS8d-0266-D Organization of the Administrative Board.
National Federation of Asian-American U. M., San Francisco, CA.
LC-1184a'2662-D Shared Church Facilities. National Federation
of Asian-American U.M., San Francisco, CA.
MN-11844A)617-D Administration of and Ministering to
Language Churches. National Federation of Asian-American U.M.,
San Francisco, CA.
GM-114064000-R Native American History and Contemporary
Culture as Related to Effective Church Participation. National United
Methodist Native American Center.
GM-11406-S0OO-R4 Shared Financial Support for the Native
American Center. National UnitedMethodist Native American Center.
GM-11407-S0OO-R4 Increased Support for Programs Impacting
Higher Education of Native Americans. National United Methodist
Native American Center.
GM-11408-8000-R Native American Representation in the United
Methodist Church. National United Methodist Native American Center.
CO-121290746-D Committee on Native American Ministry.
Native American International Caucus, Fayetteville, NC.
GJ-121S6-0274'D Native American Awareness Sunday. Native
American International Caucus, Fayetteville, NC.
GM-12187-S00O-R A New Beginning. Native American
International Caucus, Fayetteville, NC.
GM-121S8-14S0-D Sovereign Indian Nations Within the U.S.
Native American International Caucus, Fayetteville, NC.
GM-12188-1481-D Reeponsibilitieeofthe World Division. Native
American International Caucus, Fayetteville, NC.
GM-12140-1482-D Authority of the World Division. Native
American International Caucus, Fayetteville, NC.
GH-12141-1487-D Administration of New Commitment. Native
American International Caucus, Fayetteville, NC.
GM-12142-8000-M$ Study on the Building of Community in Rural
Native American Communities. Native American International
Caucus, Fayetteville, NC.
GM-12148-S0OO-R Native American Young Adults in Mission.
Native American International Caucus, Fayetteville, NC.
GM-12144-S0OO-R Native American Social Witness Program.
Native American International Caucus, Fayetteville, NC.
GM-12146-400O-R^ Education Responsibilities Concerning Native
American Cultural Traditions. Native American International Caucus,
Fayetteville, NC.
GM-1214e-S00O-R| Native American School of Evangelism.
Native American International Caucus, Fayetteville, NC.
GM-12147-S000-R9 Pastoral Care and the Aids Epidemic in
Native American Communities. Native American International
Caucus, Fayetteville, NC.
GM-121484000-R< National Convocation on the Ordained
Ministry for Native Americans. Native American Inta-national
Caucus, Fayetteville, NC.
IC-llSeS-SOOO-R Retain the Commission on the Status and Role
of Women. Black Methodist for Church Renewal, NCA.
IC-11862-8000-R Retain Religious Race. Commission on Status
and Role of Women and BMCR, NCA.
CS-10e84-S00O-R Research the AIDS Situation. NCA.
FM-10612-8000-R Support Present Stand on Homosexuality.
NCA.
FM-10614-02ie-D Retain Confirmation Classes as Prerequisite to
Full Membership. NCA.
CO-114&4-0606-D Bishops in Jurisdictions. NCJ and IlL Area
Committee on the Episcopacy.
CO-11248-0ei2-D The Functions of the Interjurisdictional
Committee on Episcopacy. NCJ, WJ, & III area Committees on
Episcopacy.
CO-11778-0606-D Bishops in Jurisdictions. NDK
FA-1097(V8000-M$ Church Owned Agricultural Land and Real
Estate. NEB. MOE, DET.
MN-10169-040e-D Authorities and Duties of a Local Pastor. NEB,
OKh, MOE, HOh
C8-10102-0072-D Driving Unda- the Influence. NEB.
C8-10624-8000-R Driving Under the Influence. NEB.
FA-108S9-8000-R Basic Salary Plan. NEB.
MN-10878-8000-R Ordained Deacon's proposal. NEB.
FM-11379-3000-M The Basis of the Bible and the Godly Principles
of The United Methodist Church. William David Neeae, Corsica, PA.
LC-11S89-0227-D Nonparticipatcry Membership. Roy E. Nelson,
KSW.
LC-11442-024e-D Membership of Charge Conference. Roy E.
Nelson, KSW.
LC-11448-0248-D The Administrative Conference, iioy £. iVelton,
KSW.
FM-12894-8000-R Retain Present Stand Regarding
Homosexuality. Outreach Ministry + 70 church groups + 82 Individ.,
New Bethel UMC, Crestview, Fh.
C8-12088-SOOO-R Support Action Opposing Pornography. Pastor
+ 63 Members, New Bloomington Charge UMC, New Bloomington, OB.
FA-120S94000-R General Council on Finance and
Administration: Proposed Budget. Pastor + 63 Members, New
Bloomington Charge UMC, New Bloomington, OH.
D1-1116S-S00O-R Establish Preferred Language to Des<ribe God.
Administrative Board, New Castle UMC, New Castle, KY.
FA-12297-3000-R Urge That All Proposals to Relocate the
General Board of Global Ministries be Defeated. Committee of 100 + 7
Other Individuals. New Hartford, NY.
IC-11621-0741-D Eliminate COSROW. CS Newberry and Evelyn
Dehong, Circleville, OH, Marvin UMC, Tyler, TX.
DI-11608-1807-D Membership of the NYMO Steering Committee.
CS Newberry, Marvin UMC, Tyler, TX.
FA-12817-0911-D Removal of the General Commission on the
Status and Role of Women. CS Newberry, Marvin UMC, Tyler, TX.
GJ-11611-080S-D Eliminate the General Commission on the
Status and Role of Women. CS Newberry, Marvin UMC, Tyler, TX
IC-11622-0741-D The Responsibility of COSROW in the Annual
Conference. CS Newberry, Marvin UMC, Tyler, TX.
IC-11626-2201-D Eliminate General Commission on Status and
Role of Women. CS Newberry and Evelyn Dehong, CircUvUle, OB,
Marvin UMC, Tyler, TX
CS-12416-0071-D Abortion. 22 individual members, Newport
UMC, Newport, KY.
FM-10615-8000-R Retain the Term, Practice and Service of
Confirmation as Is. NGA, FhA.
CS-1086e4000-R Responsible Parenthood. NGA.
GJ-10971-8000-R "MAY" as Christian Family Month. NGA.
GJ-10121-0806-D General Program Boards Membership. NBA,
WPA.
CO-101 18-0023-0 Jurisdictional Committees on Episcopacy.
NBA.
CS-12802-8000-M$ Task Force on Abortion Prevalence. PUlip M.
Nihlack, MOW.
C8-I2808-S000-M$ Task Force to Study the Church's Teaching on
Abortion. Philip M. Nihlack, MOW.
DI-I2889-8000-R Baptism and Church Membership. Philip M.
Nihlack, MOW.
FM-1286S-8000-R No Quadrennial Study of Homosexuality for
1992-96. PhUip M. Nihlack, MOE.
CS-11262-8000-R Promote Campaign of Disapproval al Careless
and Open Displays of Violence. Robert and hou Nicks, Beaufort, NC.
CO-llfl71-8000-R On-Site Child Care at the 1996 General
Conference. Gen./Jurisdictional Delegation ofNIh Conference,
Sycamore, 71*
CO-11800-070fl-D Privileges Granted to Full-Time, Part-Time and
Student Local Pasters. Members of Standing Rules Committee, NIh.
FA-10057-0900-D Oppose Funding "Gay" Caucus or Groups. NIL,
Clh
FA-10909-8000-R Annual AccessibiUty Audit. NIL, LVL, NIN.
CO-10061-0745-D Annual Confa-ence Committees Regarding
Persons with Handicapping Conditions. NIL Af^W.
FA-10107-0709-D Funding to Local Churches for Accessible
Buildings and Programs. NIL MNN.
LC-100e6-0202-D Function of the Local Church. NIL MNN.
MN-10166-0489-D Ministering to Persons with Handicapping
Conditions. NIL NIN, MNN.
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Transfer of Certification by Lay Readers. NIN.
Personal and Tax-Deferred Accumulations.
Function of the Local Church. NIN.
Wcrkofthe Board of Ordained Ministry. NIN.
Reeponsibilitiee of the Division of Ordained
Lay Observers Elected the Board of Ordained
FM-1010S-0072-D Rigfatsof Lesbians and Gay Men. A/St Arr£
IC-10e21-SO00-R Opposing the Incorrect Use of the Word
"Ethnic". NIL.
IC-1097S4000-R Holy Land Tours. NIL.
LC-10077-026S-D Cocrdinator of Communications. NIL.
C8-11816-8000-R National Health Care Plan, feojtfc Core Tos*
Force, NIN and COM.
CO-109eS-<000-R Editorial Changes in the Discipline. NIN. NIL
FM-1061»«000-R United Methodist Baptism Study. NIN. SIL
CO-10689-0701-D Composition and Character of the Annual
Conference. NIN.
CO-10987-0701-D The Purpose of the Annual Conference. NIN.
CS-10286-S000-R Support and Concern to Moiambique. NIN.
C8-1060e-8000-R Bring Peaceful Solution to Sierra Leone and
Liberia. NIN.
DI-1029&4278-D
FA-108«a-80OO-R
NIN.
GJ-1OS48-S00O-R4 Constitutional Convention for Church
Structure. NIN.
HE-10214-1518-D Purposes and Objectives of University Senate.
NIN.
LC-1021ft«202-D
MN-102S4-07S8-D
MN-10270-1627-D
Ministry. NIN.
CO.1011&«704-D
Ministry. NIS.
nT-110e2-SOOO-R Support the Adoption of the National Plan en
Hispanic Ministries. Hiapanic Work Coordinating Committee, NJY.
BlN-l 0246-0424-0 Requirenwnts for Admission in an Annual
Conference. NJY.
CS>10906^000-R Ban on Alcohol Beverage Advertisements.
mix.
PA-10SSO-0911-D The Appointments Subject to Reduction. NUX.
OJ-10&47-S00O-M$ Restructuring Task Force for General Church.
NUX.
C8-11814-S0OO-R The United Nations Women's Convention.
Committee on the Statua and RoU of Women. NNY.
MN-11886-04SS-D Grievance Procedures. CommitUeontKeStatut
and Role of Women, NNY.
HN-1 1816-0489-D Reeponsibilitiee and Duties of a Pastor.
Conference Council on Finance and Administration, NNY.
FA-lOSOe-SOOO-R ReafBrm New York City as the Location fcr the
Office of the General Board of Global Ministries. NNY, TRY, NYK.
C8-1028S400O-R UMC Position on Gambling. NNY.
National Health Care Plan. NNY.
Clergy Support. NNY.
Conference Basic Salary Plan. NNY.
Support Domestic Partneirehip Legislation.
Clarence R. Norment, Lebanon UMC, Hanover, VA.
CS-121S2-S00O-R Aids Ministry Task Force in Each Local Church.
North American International Caucus, Fayetteville, NC.
CO-120ee-0746-D Annual Conference Committee on Accessibility.
North Central Jurisdiction Accesaibilily Advocates.
CO-12097-8000-R Editorial Change. North Central Jurisdiction
Accessibility Advocates.
FA-12099-0709-D Responsibilities of Annual Conference Council
on Ministries. North Central Jurisdiction Accessibility Advocates.
GJ-12102-027S-D Special Sundays . Access Sunday. North
Central Jurisdiction Accessibility Advocates.
LC-12111-0202-D Function of the Local Church. North Central
Jurisdiction Accessibility Advocates.
LC-1211S-02a2-D Coordinator of Communications. North Central
Jurisdiction Accessibility Advocates.
L£-12114-2648-D New Buildings and Parsonages. North Central
Jurisdiction Acceasibilify Advocates.
MN-1211ft4)424-D Educational Requirements fcr Ordination.
North Central Jurisdiction Accessibility Advocates.
MN-1212a-048»-D ResponsibiUtiee and Duties of a Pastor. North
Central Jurisdiction Accessibility Advocates.
LC-1215S4>282-D Annual Accessibility Audit. North Central
Jurisdiction Accessibility Advocates.
C8-10606-SOOO-R
FA-10111-0721-D
FA-108S84000-R
CS-122094000-R
CS-12S1S-S00O-R Accessibility of Meeting Places Beyond the
Local Church. North Centred Jurisdiction Accessibility Advocates and
Philip Niblack, St Louis, UO.
CO-11467-062S-D Jurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy.
Committee on Episcopacy, North (Central Jurisdiction.
IC-12806-8000-R Elimination of the Commission on Status and
Role of Women. Administrative Council, North Lewisburg UMC, North
Lewisburg, OH.
MN-1 1S20-061 7-D Selection and Assignment of District
Superintendents. Jurisdiction Urban Steering Committee,
Northeastern Jurisdiction.
CC-1 10fi7-S00O-R Creation of a Shaba-Tanzania Annual
Conference. NSH.
IC-12S08-SOOO-M$ Independent Commission on Alcohol and Othsr
Drugs. NTX + 40 local church groups+ 917 individuals, Evanston, IL.
CO-11649-0726-D Age Level and Family Ministries. ATTX and
Wesley Youngblood Coord. Older Adults.
FA-11SSS-8000-R Maintain the 1992 General Fund
Apportionments as Maximum to be Apportioned. NTX Conference and
Don Strickland, Somerville, TX.
IC-llSll-SOOO-R Delay Action on the Churches in Covenant
Communion a Proposal until 1996. Conference CCUIC, NTX
GJ-12221-1006-D Pricritization of Funding Requests. Delation,
NTX.
C8-11562-0071-D Single Persons. NTX.
CB-11S684I000-R Concern for El Salvador. NTX
IC-11677-S0OO-R Continue General Commission on Religicn and
Race. NTX.
CS-10607-SOOO-M Boards and Agenciee Regarding Abcrtion.
NWT.
FA-10008-0710-D World Service and Conference Benevolence
Budget. Amend para. 710.3D. NWT.
GJ-10a87-8000-Rt Establish General Board of EvangeUsm. NWT.
LC-10010-0247-D World Service and Conference Benevolence.
Amend para. 247. NWT.
MN-10626-S000-R Revising Proposed Description of Deacon's
Ministry. NWT.
MN-llS4e-8000-R Commission to Study The Ministry Refiort.
Conference Board of Ordained Ministry, NYK.
FM-12847-S000-R Human and Civil RigfaU of Lesbians and Gay
Men. Methodist Federation for Social Action, NYK.
FM-12S51-0071-D Human Sexuality. Amend 71F. Methodist
Federation for Social Action, NYK
MN-12M1-0402-D Removal of Ban on Homosexuals as Ordained
Ministers. Methodist Federation for Social Action, NYK
C8-1 1041-8000-R Prejudice Against Muslims and Arabs in the
U.SJV. NYK
FA-11042-0906-D
FA-11O48-A0OO-R
Churches. NYK.
GJ-11044-S000-R
Cities. NYK
GJ-11O4S-S00O-R Compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act for employers. NYK
LC-11046-2648-D Discontinuation or Abandonment of Local
Church Property. NYK
MN-12S804>402-D Ordination and Appointment of Homosexual
Persons. Adm. Bd + 59 other local groups and 162 individual, Obetz
UMC. Obetz, OH.
Annual Conference. Stephen Ohnsman, NJY.
Clergy Support. Stephen Ohnsman, NJY.
Episcopacy Assistance. Stephen Ohnsman,
Fiscal Responsibility and Homosexuality. NYK
Continuation of Accessibility Grants to Local
Quadrennial Exnphasis on Reclaiming the
Episcopal Supervision. Stephen Ohnsman,
CO-1166»4)0104:
FA-H67W)717-D
MN-11689406»C
NJY.
MN-lie9Ofl067-C
NJY.
MN-11S92-0441-D Support for Ordained Ministers Appointed to a
Pastoral Charge. Stephen Ohnsman. NJY.
MN-1KUI-O408-D FuIlUme Local Pastors. OK. Fellowship of
Assoc. Members and Local Pastors, Oklahoma City. OK
MN-116S2-0419-D Rightsof Associate Members of Annual
Conference. OK. Fellowship of Assoc. Members and Local Pastors,
Oklahoma City, OK
IC-1109ft-2201-D Supports the Continued Existence of the General
Conunission on the Status and Role of Women. Commission on the
Status and Role of Women, OKL.
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LC-11876-0247-D Lowa- the Age for Older Adulto to Over 66.
Older Aduit Council of South Georgia, Macon, GA.
LC-11877-024&-D Change the Age for Older Adulte. Older Adult
Council of South Georgioy Macon, GA.
MN-12117-(V127-D Transfers from Other Annual Conferences.
Kdth R. OUon, SIN.
CS-llSe7-S0OO-R National Health Insurance Program.
Administrative Council, Oneco UMC, Oncco, FL.
MN-12017-0S07-D Consecration of the Diaconal Minister. Board
ofDiaconal Ministry, ORl.
CS-11298-800O.R End U.S. Military presence in Bolivia. Peace
with Juatioe Div. 4 Bd. of Church & Society, ORI.
C8-1128«-0072-D The Drug Dependent Person and Their Family.
Task Force on Addiction andAnnis Rae Benson, ORI, Bend, OR.
MN-1201»4000-R One Conference Board of Ministry. Board of
Diaconal Ministry, ORI.
CS-11298-S00(VR The En^sh Language Movement. Frank R.
Ostertag, NJY.
08-12800-0906-0 Funds for "Gay" Caucuses. ifem{>er^ Ottebein
UMC, Robinson, IL.
MN-1127e-04ie-D Required College Credit Hours to Become
Elder. 21 members. Otter Creek UMC, Westville, FL
LC-11172-0224-D Baptism and Confirmation of Children.
Administration Board, Overton Park and Grace UMCs.
CS-11164-0071-D Retain the Present Statement Regarding
Abortion. Administration Board, Overton Park UMC, Fort Worth, TX.
GJ-11086-OOie-C Restrictive Rules. Administrative Board,
Overton Park UMC, Fort Worth, TX.
GJ-110914000-R Mandatory Quotas on Boards, agencies and
committees. Administrative Board, Overton Park UMC, Fort Worth,
TX.
HE-1109e-S0OO-R Requirements for Seminary Teachers.
Administrative Board, Overton Park UMC, Fort Worth, TX
LC-1117S-022&D Baptism and Confirmation. Administration
Board, Overton Park UMC, Fort Worth, TX.
CS-11071-S00O-R Rights of United States Citizens.
Administrative Board, Overton Park UMC, Forth Worth, TX
CO-11190-0701-D Clergy Membership of the Annual Conference.
Margaret A. Paige and James E. Paige Jr., DBT.
FA-1I201-0722-D Basic Salary Plan for Active and Itinerant
Local Pastors. Margaret A. Paige and James E. Paige Jr., DBT.
FA-1120S4000-M$ Committee on Church Owned Agriculture
Land. Margaret A. Paige and James B. Paige Jr., DET.
FA-1120&-8000-M$ Church-wide Study of Cla-gy Salary/Suppcrt
Structure. Margaret A. Paige and James E. Paige Jr., DET.
GJ-11210-0276-D Rural Life Sunday, Fifth Sunday after Easter.
Margaret A. Paige and James E. Paige Jr., DET.
LC-11226-0206-D Cooperative Pariah Ministries, if a/XO'«'-A-
Paige and James E. Paige Jr., DET.
LC-11226-0244-D Organization of the Local Church. Margaret A
Paige and James E. Paige Jr., DET.
LC-11788-0246-D Local Church Organization and Administration.
Margaret A. Paige and James E. Paige Jr., UM Town and Rural
Fellowship - Detroit Conf. Chap.
MN-11232-0406-D Authority and Duties of Local Pastors.
Margaret A. Paige and James E. Paige Jr.. DET.
MN-112«S-0408-D Local Pastors as Delegates and Serve on
Boards. Margaret A. Paige and James E. Paige Jr., DET.
MN-11284-0412-D Clergy Membership of the Annual Conference.
Margaret A. Paige and James E. Paige Jr., DET.
MN-1I2S6.0419-D Rights of Associate Members of Annual
Conference. Margaret A. Paige and James E. Paige Jr., DET.
MN-1128a-04«7-D The Itinerant System Margaret A. Paige and
James E. Paige Jr., DET.
MN-112J7-0514-D Specific Responsibilities of Bishops. Margaret
A. Paige and James E. Paige Jr., DET.
MN-11288-0627-D Election of General Secretaries by the Council
of Bishops. Margaret A. Paige and James E. Paige Jr., DET.
MN-1128»4)7««-D Membership and Duties of the Board of
Ordained Ministry. Margaret A. Paige and James B. Paige Jr., DBT.
MN-1 1240-0762-D District Committee on Ordained Ministry.
Margaret A. Paige and James E. Paige Jr., DET.
CO-11191-0706-D Local Pastors RighU in Annual Conf»ence8.
Margaret A. Paige and James E. Paige Jr., DET.
DI-lie78-S0OO-R Emphasizing Theological and Moral Teaching of
the United Methodist Church. Alfred I Palmer, Beckley, WV.
HE-lie20-161&-D Institutional Affiliation. AdnunUtnUuK £oani,
Panther Springs UMC, Morristown, TN.
MN-11106-040e-D Authority and Duties of a Local Pastor. 39
members, Papervilie and Sinking Springs UMCs, Bristol, TN.
FM-1281S-8000-R Reject the Homosexuality Study
Reconunendations. Administrative Board and the Joy Class, Parkview
UMC, Miamisburg, OH.
CS-11602-S000-R Fund Full-Ume with Justice Staff Members of
the Peace with Justice Com-mittee, Holston Conference, Gatlinburg, TN.
GJ-llie4-S0O0-R Peace with Justice Special Sunday Offering.
Peace with Justice Project, Lakeside Peace and Justice Coalition,
Cleveland Heights, OH.
GJ-11766-S0OO-R NonFinancial Constitution Needs of General
Boards and Agencies. Charles W. and Wilma T. Pearce, Silver Palm
UMC, Homestead, FL.
GJ-119444000-R Meetings of General Boards and Agencies.
Charles W. and Wilma T. Pearce, Silver Palm UMC, Homestead, FU
GM-117e8-1412-D Limit Meetings of the General Board of Global
MinistrieB. Charles W. and Wilma T. Pearce, Silver Palm UMC,
Homestead, FL.
IC-1177S-2202-D General Commission on the Status and Role of
Women. Charles W. and Wilma T. Pearce, Silver Palm UMC,
Homestead, FL.
MN-10027-0468-D9 Joint Review Committee for Pastors. Amend
para- 463. IC. Administrative Council, Pella UMC, Pella, LA..
CS-10602-S00O-R ReackingOut to the Homeless. PEN.
DI-11864-S000-R Enlist and Involve the Youth in the Life of the
Church. Thomas R Pendell and Herman Will, CAP.
MN-1014&-O402-D Acceptance of Persons Practicing
Homosexuality. Administrative Board, Pender UMC, Fairfax, VA.
DM2266-1224-D Curriculum Resource Materials. Admin. Board
-t- 21 other groups + 4S individuals. Perry Hall UMC, Baltimore, MD.
CO-12096-0607-D Two Quadrennia, Maximum Years a Bishcfi
Assigned to an Area. Paul F. Perry, TEX.
DI-12098-SOOO-R Support Adoption of Proposed Book of Worship.
Paul F.Perry, TEX.
FA-121004000-R Support Proposed Budget For 1993-96 With
Annual Increase of 4.2%. Paul F Perry, TEX.
FM-12101-00e8-D Our Theological Task. Paul F. Perry. TEX.
FM-12S71-SO0O-R Adoption of the Majority Report of the
Commission to Study Homosexuality. Paul F. Perry, TEX.
IC-121O7-SO0O-M Adopt the Document Churches in Covenant
Communion. Paul F. Perry, TEX.
IC-121084000-M Supporting the Resolution on Christian-Muslim
Relations. Paul F. Perry, TEX.
IC-12109-8000-R Svq>port Continued Membership in WCC, NCCC
and COCU. Paul F. Perry, TEX.
LC-1211(W)201-D A Local ChurA. Paul F. Perry, TEX.
MN-12118-O480-D The Purpose of Ordination. Paul F. Perry, TEX.
HN-12120-0486-D Clergy Appointment Designation. PaulF.
Perry, TEX.
MN-12121-0489-D Reeponsibilitiee and Duties of a Pastor. Paul
F. Perry, TEX
MN-12126-0609-D Termination of Office. Paui F. Perry. T^X
MN-12126-0627-D The Bishop as the Ecumenical Officer within
the Judicatory and Districts. Paul F. Perry, TEX.
MN-12127-068S-D The Process of Appointment Making. Pau<F.
Perry, TEX.
MN-1212S4000-R Revise the Study of the Ministry Report. Paul
F. Perry, TEX
GJ-11188-0276-D The Observance of Heritage Sunday. David E.
Persons, TEX
CO-12S76'00S6-C Composition of Annual Conference. Association
of Deaconesses, PHI.
CS-11127-1104-D Responsibilities oftbe General Board of Church
and Society. Larry D. Pickens, NIL
IC-11140-2008-D Responsibilities of the General Commission on
Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns. Larry D. Pickens, NIL.
IC-11166-2108-D Responsibilities of The Commission on Religion
and Race. Larry D. Pickens, NIL
GJ-11767-8000-R EstabUsh a 'Thrug Awareness Sunday". Betty
PickeU and 13 Individuals, Ulta Woods UMC, Jackson, MS.
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FM-11819-8000-R Rebaptism for ThoM Baptized as InianU or
Children. Memhera, Pilot Knob UMC, MUltown, IN.
LC-1 1668-0221-0 Infant Baptism/Dedication. Member*, Pilot
Knob UMC, Milllown, IN.
MN-llU7-041ft-D Special Conditions. Charge Conference, Pine
BiU UMC, Pine BiU, AL.
CS-12002-SOOO-R Violence and Pornography on TV.
Adminietrative Council, Pioneer UMC, Portland, OR.
C8-ia41S-0071-D Abortion. 96 individual memher$, Plea*ant
View UMC, Abingdon, VA.
FA-12280-8000-R Relocate to Lees Expensive and Central City •
No Further Study. 144 Individual Member; Pleaeant View UMC,
Abingdon, VA.
FA-10116-0S00-D Fiscal Responsibilities. PNW, EPA, TRY, CNV.
CS-1016&4000-R Support Legislation Prohibiting Malicious
HarassmenU. PNW.
CS-10286-S000-R Affirm Support for Civil Rights. PNW.
GJ-10126-0820-D UMC Program and Fiscal Year. PATW.
IC-10277-800O.R In Support of COCU Proposal. PNW.
LC-10184-0208-D Affirm the Churches Open to all Believers.
PNW.
MN-10026-8000-R One Ordination with Two Tracks. PNW.
MN-10ia9-0462-D Retirement of Ministers on Honorable
Location. PNW.
CS-11259-S00O-R Circumcision Viewed as Cruel and TnKiiiwnn
Ted Pong, Langley UMC, Langley, WA.
FM-1 161O.S00O-R Reject Report of Committee to Study Baptism.
Administrative Council, Port William UMC, Port William, OH.
OM-12ieO4000-R Pastors of the Methodist Church of Puerto Rico
Continuance in the Pension Plan. PRC.
GM-12iei-S00O-R Relationship Between United Methodist
Church and New AfGliated Autonomous Methodist Church of P.R.
PRC.
FM-12a88-S0O0-R Perverts Not to be Considered Clergy Members
ofThe United Methodist Church. Paul N. Prentice, UMC at Church
SL, Byde Park, NY.
FM-11484-00OS-D Complete Re-ezamination of Our Belie& in
Ood'e Holy Word. Gloria R Price, Union Memorial UMC, St Louie,
MO.
FM-1148&^00O-R Elements of Doctrine and Discipline Documents
Referenced to the Holy Scripture. Gloria R Price, Union Memorial
UMC, SL Louie, MO.
FM-114S7-S0OO-R Addition to Our HariUge and Standards That
We "Love One Another". Gloria R. Priee, Union Memorial UMC, St
Louie, MO.
C8-11426-0072-D Rights of Racial and Ethnic Persons. Gloria
Reagon Price, Union Memorial UMC, St Louie, MO.
FM-114S8-006a-D Reexamine Christian Affirmations of Faith of
The United Methodist Church. Gloria R. Price, Union Memorial UMC,
St Louie, MO.
FM-12Sei-<000-R Report of the Committee Regarding
Homosexuality. Adminietraiive Board, Prospect UMC, Protpect OH.
CO-11505-0085-C Annual Conference. Administrative Board,
Providence UMC, Birmingham-West AL.
FA-lieift4000-R EsUblish Equalized Salaries of All Ministers.
Administrative Board Providence UMC, Birmingham.
IC-118e7-S000-R< "Catch the Spirit" Funding. Margaret J.
Pullman, Saint James UMC, Newport NC.
GJ-1 1846-2021-0 False Claims of Credentiala Roberts.
Pullman, Saint James UMC, Newport NC.
LC-1187(M)227-D Staff-Parish Relations Affiliate Member. Robert
S. Pullman, Saint James UMC, Newport NC.
MN-1148»«446-D Renewal Leave for Ministers. PhyUis and
Robert Rabh, Stuart PL.
FA-10618-S000-8 Report of Task Foroe to Study the Feasibility of
Relocating to the GBGM. RBOM.
FM-1019S-0071-D Human Sexuality. Retain the present warding
of 71 F. RDM + 26 Other Annual Conferences.
MN-10S694000-R Authority and Duty of Local Pastors. RDM
andKSW.
FA-10206-266S-D IVustees of Church Institutions. RDM.
C8-1112S-S0OO-R Opposition to a Call for a Constitutional
Convention. Derek B. Reinhard and William B. Detling, First UMC,
Clovis, NM.
CO-12260-0726-D The Conference Scouting Coordinator. Gilbert
Rhoades, Jr. -H 12 Other Individuals, Bells UMC, Baltimore, MD.
CO-122ei4>749-D The District Scouting Coordinator. Gilbert
Rhoades, Jr. + 24 Other Individuals, Bells UMC, Clinton, MD.
MN-lie84-046<-D Joint Review Committee. Sai/y A. iiice,
Stonington, ME.
LC-11444-02e8-D Prison Ministry. Peggy Richards, CIL.
CC-linO-OCai-C changing "Ministerial" to "Clergy". C. Faith
Richardson, Newton UMC, Newton, MA.
CO-1118(V0012-C Changing the Wording "Ministerial" to
"Clergy". C. Faith Ridiardson, Newton UMC, Newton, MA.
CO-111814)014-C Update Language of the Constitution. C. Faith
Richardson, Newton UMC, Newton, MA.
CO-11182-002S-C Update the Language ctf the Constitution. C.
Faith Richardson, Newton UMC, Newton, MA.
CO-1118S-0026-C The Distinction Between "Ministers" and
"Clergy". C. Faith Richardson, Newton UMC, Newton, MA.
CO-11184-00S6-C The Distinction. of "Minister" Between Clergy
and Laity. C. Faith Richardson, Newton UMC, Newton, MA.
CO-11166-0086-C Changing the Wo-ding "Ministerial" to
"Clergy". C. Faith Richardson, Newton UMC, Newton, MA.
CO-11186.0087<; Update the Language of the Constitution. C.
Faith Richardson, Newton UMC, Newton, MA.
CO-11187-00S8-C Update the Language cf the Constitution. C.
Faith Richardson, Newton UMC, Newton, MA.
OJ-11404-OOei.C Update the Language of the Constitution. C.
Faith Richardson, Newton UMC, Newton, MA.
MN-1128(M)018-C Update the Language of the Constitution. C.
Faith Richardson, Newton UMC, Newton, MA.
MN-11281-0068-C Update the Language of the Constitution. C.
Faith Richardson, Newton UMC, Newton, MA.
CO-11987-0701-D Composition and Character of Clergy
Membership. Administrative Board, Rimersburg and Lawsonham
UMCs.
MN-11962-0408-D Categories of Local Pastors. Administrative
Boards, Rimersburg and Lawsonham. UMCs.
MN-11968-0412-D General Provision Admission and Continuance.
Administrative Boards, Rimersburg and Lawsonham UMCs.
CO-10042-0086-C The Annual Confermce, Basic Body in the
Church. RIO.
MN-1 00884)788-0 Membership of Conference Board of Ordained
Ministry. RIO.
MN-1008»«762-D District Committee on Ordained Ministry. RIO.
FH-12891-0071-D Human Sexuality. Retain para. 7 IF. BS2
individuals and 301 local groups, RKM.
IC-1188»4000-R Eradication of Racism. RKM and Black
Methodist for Church Renewal
CO-11847 0704-D The Laity Address to Annual Conference. RKM
and the Nat Assoc, of Conference Lay Leaders.
CO-11861-8000-R Executive Session. RKM Confermce and the
National Association of, Conference Lay Leaders.
MN-11414-0486-D Laying on of Hands. National Association of
Conference Lay Leaders, RKM.
HE-1177O-800O-R4 Campus Ministry Special Program 1993-96.
RKM, NTX and TEX.
CO-1186(V8000-R Inclusive Delegation from Annual Conferences.
RKM.
C8-11868-8000-R Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan. RKM.
CS-11868-S000-R Nuclear Safety in the United SUtee. RKM.
CS-1186O400O-R Support for Recommendations of the Oenetie
Task Force. RKM.
FA-12886-0eO6-D Fiscal Responsibilities of General Commission
of Finance and Administration Regarding HIV Epidemic. RKM.
OJ-1 1881 -081 S-D PoUcies Relative to Non-dis<rimination. RKM.
OJ-11884-800O-R Support to Strengthen Ethnic Minority Local
Church. RKM.
OJ-11886-8000-R Columbus Quintcentenary. RKM.
GJ-llSSe-SOOO-R Earth Day Observance. RKM.
LC-11892-02fil-D Local Church Lay Leader. RKM.
LC-11896-026&-D Committee on Nominations and Personnel.
RKM.
CO-100S1-0704-D Annual Conference Executive Session. Amend
para. 704.6. J. David Roberts, BLT.
CS-12804-S000-R Abortion ■ Amend 7 Ig. Gertrude Rohrbach and
Dan Johnson, Indian River City UMC, Titusville, FL
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Ag« Level and Family Councils. SCA.
Golden Croee Sunday. SCA.
Consultative Relationship with UM ScbooU of
Clergy Requirements for Admission into Pull
Responsibilities of the Division of Ordained
CO-1180»^000-R Recycled or Reclaimed Paper. ErieV.Sothe,
White Rock UMC, Dallas, TX.
MN-12890-0402-D E^>€rimental and Prnvisional. Philip Ruduill,
SL Mark UMC, Atlanta, GA.
C8-121994)072-D The Social Community Population. Population
Subcommittee of Church and Society, Sage UMC, Monterey, CA.
C8-12202-8000-M$ Task Force on World Population. Population
Subcommittee of Church and Society, Sage UMC, Monterey, CA.
FM-11S4(VSOOO-R Baptized InianU as Full Members.
Administrative Board, Saint Andrew UMC, Penaacola, FL.
GJ-111S9-S000-M$ Committee to Study General Council on
Ministries and Other Comznitteee, Boards and Agencies.
Administrative Board, Saint Andrew UMC, Penaacola, FL.
FA-11680-0725-D Shared Salary Options. Salary Equalization
Task Force, Highland Park, IL.
CS-11S64-<000-R Adopt the Men^his Declaration as Policy.
Sardis UMC + 3 other local church groups and, 3 individuals.
DI-11669-1212-D Board of Evangelism. Administrative Board,
Sardis UMC, Sardis, MS.
DI-1166(KS000-M Retain Biblical Language in the Bock of
Worship. Administrative Board, Sardis UMC, Sardis, MS.
IC-13177-1906-D Organization and Membership of the
Commission on Communication. Council on Ministries, Sardis UMC,
Sardis, MS.
GM-11441-S000-R AboUsh the "Grant System" of the General
Board of Global Ministriee. W. Ernest Saunders, First UMC, Key West,
FL.
MN-12244-0462-D Honorable Location. Board of Ordained
Ministry, SCA.
CO-10190-0726-D
GJ-10208-0276-D
HE-10216-1621-D
Theology. SCA.
MN-10247-0424-D
Connection. SCA.
MN-10272-1629-D
Ministry. SCA.
CS-12402-0071-D Abortion. William Schafer Jr. + 5 other
individuals, Indian River City UMC, Titusville, FL
FA-12271-0921-D The Ministerial Education Fund. Stan
SchUffarth, KEN.
FM-118SS4000-R Response to The Study Document "By Water
and the Spirit". Stan SchUffarth, KEN.
GJ-11849-SO0O-R Moratoriiun on Study Committees Through the
1993-96 Quadrennium. Stan SchUffarth, KEN.
HE-12279-1617-D Membership cf the University Senate. Stan
SchUffarth, KEN.
MN-1228&-07S8-D Duties of the Board of Ordained Ministry. Stan
SchUffarth, KEN.
MN-10161-O414-D Questions for the Order of Deacon. Rev.
Margaret Roohan Schmitz, WVA.
MN-1016S-0424-D Question fcr the Order of Elder. Rev. Margaret
Roohan Schmitz, WVA.
CO-121S0-S000-R Committee to Propose Revisions in the Book of
Discipline. Dale A. Schoening, TWA.
CO-121844)e08-D Petitions to General Conference. Daie A.
Schoening, TWA.
HE-11096-S000-M$ Study Guidelines on the Use of D.D. Degrees
fcr Clergy. Albert J. Schroder, VA.
FM-12869-0071-D Human Sexuality. C. Bubois Schutt, NCA.
LC-11879-0268-D Family Members. C. Dubois Schutt, NCA.
CO-10181-4>e2S-D Jurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy. SDA.
DI-10eO9-SOOO-R Age Level and Family Ministries. SDA.
GJ-11486-S000-M9 Committee to Study Expanding United
Methodist Mission in Alaska. Carol Ann Seckel, AKM.
CO-11647-0602-D Composition of General Conference. SBJ
Association of Conference L,ay Leaders, Arlington, VA.
MN-11692-0628-D Preearvation of District Records. SEJ
Commission on Archives and History, Southeastern Jurisdiction.
LC-11S81-0247-D Mandatary Church Histcrian. SEJ Commission
on Archives and History, Jackson, TN.
LC-116S2-4260-D Mandatory Church Historian. SSi/ Commwsion
on Archives and History, Jackson, TN.
GJ-116124)80(>-D Nominations by Conferences to Jurisdictional
Pool. David L. Severe, OKL.
CS-11996-SO0O-R Employment Provisions for Disabled Persons
Who are Ordained Ministers. David T. Seymour, PEN.
MN-11997-M61-D En^lqyment Provisions for Disabled Ordained
Ministers. David T. Seymour, PEN.
MN-11998-0458-D Employed of Disabled Ordained Ministers.
David T. Seymour, PEN.
MN-1199&O60S-D Involuntary Retirement. David T. Seymour,
PEN.
CS-10608-8000-R Discontinue all Forms of Si^port to RCAR.
SGA, TEN, KEN. WVA, AFL, WPA.
CO-lOlOO-OeiO-D Speaking fcr the Church. SGA.
C8-10284-8000-R Abortions as an Acceptable Means cf Birth
Control. SGA.
CB-10288-gOOO-R Constitutional Convention. SGA.
C8-1029<W000-R Medical Righte for Children and Youth. SGA.
C8-10291-S0OO-R Incorporate the Durham Declaration into
Abortion Statement. SGA.
CS-10292-8000-R The Populaticn and Family Planning. SGA.
LC-11897-0269-D Duties of the Pastoral Advisory Ccmmittee.
John J. Shaffer, AKM.
FA-11827-0911-D Support of Missionaries. Administratiue
Council, Sharonville UMC, Cineinatti, OH.
GM-11862-1404-D Budget of General Board of Global Ministries.
Administrative CouncU, SharonvUle UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
FM-128S9^000-R Affirm Our Ministry for and with Lesbians and
Gay Men. Wally Shearbon, Toledo, OH.
CS-11988-0070-D The Natural World and Animal Life. Joseph M.
Shreve, Kee Street UMC.
C8-11990-0071-D Death With Dignity. Joseph M. Shreve, Kee
Street UMC.
CS-11991-0072-D The Social Conomunity and Tobacco. Joseph M.
Shreve, Kee Street UMC.
C8-11992-0078-D The Economic Community Collective
Bargaining and Consumption. Joseph M. Shreve, Kee Street UMC.
C8-11998-0074-D The Political Community Criminal Justice and
Military Sa-vice. Joseph if. Shreve, Kee Street UMC.
C8-11994-0075-D War and Peace. Joseph M. Shreve, Kee Street
UMC.
CS-1199S-007e-D Our Social Creed. Joseph M. Shreve, Kee Street
UMC.
C8-12407-0071-D Abortion. Joseph M. Shreve, Kee Street UMC.
FM-12868-0071-D Human Sexuality. Amend 7 IF. Joseph M.
Shreve.
IC-1116e-8000-R Membership in the National Coundl of
Churches of Christ. Philip K Shriver, Sweet Home UMC, Sweet Home,
OR.
CS-11128-8000-R Amendment to the Social Creed. Charles B.
Shuman, First UMC, SuUivan, TL
C8-10196-0071-D Abortion. STL, RDM and CTX.
FA-10S87-8000-R Limit Budget Increase for Next Quadrennium.
SiL.
GH-1027S-1411-D Board of Trustees on Directors of Mission
Agencies. STL.
CO-11241-060e-D Episcopal Search Committee in Eadi
Jurisdiction. Robert D. Simison, KSW.
FM-12862-0071-D Human Sexuality. Robert D. Simison, KSW.
C8-12204-8000-M Re^jonse when Expressing Personal Injury.
Edward W. Simons, West Burlington UMC, Wellsboro, PA.
LC-11494-026S-D Committee on Pastor-Parish Relations. Betty
Simpson, North Street UMC, Port Huron, MT.
CO-11198-0726-D Conference Council on Ministries. 21st
Century Task Force, STN.
CS-11194-0728-D Conference Board of Church and Society . 21st
Century Task Force, SIN.
DI-11199-0729-D Conference Board of Discipleship. 21st Century
Task Force, STN.
FA-1 1202-0722-D Commission on Equitable Salary. 21st Century
Task Force, SIN.
FA-11208-0787-D Conference Board of Pensions. 22»t Centory
Task Faroe, SIN.
HE-11218-0782-D Conference Board of Higher Education and
Can^jus Ministry. 21st Century Task Force, SIN.
IC-11221-07S8-D Conference Commission on Archives and
History. 21st Century Task Force, SIN.
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IC-11222.078&-D Conference Commiseion on Christian Unity and
Interreligious Concerns. 21aL Century Tatk Force, SIN.
IC-11228-0740-D Conference Commission on Religion and Race.
21»t Century Ttuk Force, SIN.
IC-11224-0741-D Conference Commission on the Status and Role
of Women. 2ijt Century Task Force, SIN.
CS-10864-0072-D Alcohol and Other Drugs. SIN.
MN-1062S-0402-D Human Sexuality. SIN.
C8-110e6-8000-R Oppose Support For and Membership in the
Religious Coalition fcr Abortion Rights. AdminutrtUive Board,
Singer't Oap UMC, Mount Union, PA.
C8-1106S-8000-R Oppose Church's Support of Abortion
Organizations. Administratiite Council, Skylajid UMC, Atlanta, GA.
CC-1196e-0e6S-D Concordat Agreements. Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde
Park Community UMC, Cincinnati, OB.
CO-11782-0608-D Petitions to General Conference. Leonard D.
SluU, Hyde Park Community UMC, Cincinnati OH.
CO-11967-0044-C Transfer of Local Churches. Leonard D. Slutz,
Hyde Park Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
CO-11968-0e02-D Reduce Size of Gena-al Conference. Leonardo.
Slutz, Hyde Park Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
CO-11969^>704-D Business of the Conferenoe. Leonard D. Slutz,
Hyde Park Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
CS-1 1798-1 106-D Organization of General Board Church and
Society. Leonard D. Slutz, HydePark Community UMC, Cincinnati,
OH.
DI-11799-1204-D Commission on Central Conference Affairs.
Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde Park Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
DI-11800-1801-D United Methodist National Youth Ministry
Organization. Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde Park Community UMC,
Cincinnati, OH.
FA-11824-0906-D Membership of the General Council on Finance
and Administration. Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde Park Comm.un.ity UMC,
Cincinnati, OH.
FA-119eO-0787-D Two Retired Ministers in Membership of
Annual Conference Board of Pensions. Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde Park
Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
FA-119ei-<»906-D General Council on Finance and
Administration's Committee structure. Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde Park
Com.m.unity UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
FM-119e2-00a8-D Our Doctrinal Standards. Leonard D. Slutz,
HydePark Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
GJ-11844-1007-D Additional Representation on General Council
on Ministriee. Leonard D. Sluts, Hyde Park Community UMC,
Cincinnati, OH.
OJ-1196S-0805-D Representation of Central Conferences on
General Program Boards. Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde Park Com.munity
UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
GJ-118S4-0808-D Board Meetings of General Agencies and
Executive Committees. Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde Park Community
UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
GJ-1 1866-0810-0 Maximum Period of Membership on a General
Agency to Three Consecutive Terms. Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde Park
Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
OJ-119e6-100e-D Study Composition and Number of Members of
Governing Boards of Program and Other Agencies. Leonard D. Slut:,
Hyde Park Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
GJ-119e7-100e-D Study of the Jurisdictional System by the
General Council on Ministries. Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde Park
Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
aj-11968-2606-D Members of the Judicial Council. Leonard D.
Slutz, Hyde Park Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
OJ-1196&-2614-D Power to Review Decisions of a Conunittee on
Appeals of a Central Conference. Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde Park
Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
GJ-11970.2e21-D Chargeable Offenses. Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde
Park Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
OJ-11971-2624-D General Trial Procedures. Leonard D. Slut;,
Hyde Park Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
OJ-11972-2626-D General Appeal Procedures. Leonard D. Slutz,
Hyde Park Community UMC; Cincinnati, OH.
GM-1186S-1412-D Nomination and Election of Central Conference
RepreeenUtives on the GBGM. Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde Park
Comm-unity UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
GM-11978-1424-D Composition of the Executive Committee of the
Women's Division and Other Divisions. Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde Park
Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
GM-11974-1428-0 Number and Method of Election of Women
Members of the General Board of Global Ministries. Leonard D. Slutz,
Hyde Park Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
HE-1197S-1S0K-D Refer Studies of Ministries or Diaconate to
General Board of Higher Education. Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde Park
Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
HE-11976-1607-D Central Con&rence Members of the Board of
Higher Education and Ministry. Leonard D. Slut:, Hyde Park
Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
IC-11977-1804-D Members of Central Conference on General
Commission on Archives and History. Leonard D. Slutz, HydePark
Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
IC-11978-1907-D Members of Central Conference on the Gena-al
Commission on Communication. Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde Park
Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
IC-11979-200S-D Responsibilities of the General Conunission on
Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns. Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde
Park Comm-unity UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
IC-11980-2006-D Representation trom Central Conferences on
GCCUIC. Leonardo. Slutz, HydePark Community UMC, Cincinnati,
OH.
IC-11981-2108-D Representation of Central Conferences on
General Commission on Rehgion and Race. Leonard O. Slutz, Hyde
Park Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
IC-11982-2204-D Representation from the Central Conferences on
Gen. Commission on the Status and Role of Women. Leonard O. Slutz,
Hyde Park Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
LC-1198S-0271-D Transfer of a Local Church. Leonard O. Slutz,
Hyde Park Community Church, Cincinnati, OH.
MN-11984-0809-D Relations of Diaconal Ministers to Annual
Conferences. Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde Park Community UMC,
Cincinnati, OH.
MN-11986-0468-D Affirm Clearly the Ri^t to Trial. Leonardo.
Slutz, Hyde Park Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
MN-11986-0610-D Rightsof a Retired Bishop. Leonard O. Slutz,
HydePark Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
MN-1 1987-0788-D To Add Lay Members to the Board of Ordained
Ministry. Leonardo. Slutz, HydePark Community UMC, Cincinnati,
OH.
MN-1 19884>762-D Add Two Lay Members to District Committee
on Ordained Ministry. Leonard O. Slutz, Hyde Park Community UMC,
Cincinnati, OH.
00-11126-0701-0 Equality of Voting RighU of Clergy. Robert B.
Smeltzer, Scott Memorial UMC, Cadiz, OH.
LC-10082-0221-D In&nt Baptism/Dedication. Amend para. 221.
Or. Robert B. Smeltzer, WOH.
LC-100S8-O222-O Infant Baptismal Certificate. Amend para. 222.
Or. Robert B. Smeltzer, WOH.
LC-10084-0228-D Infant Baptismal Register. Amend 223. Dr.
Robert B. Smeltzer, WOH.
LC-10085-0224-O Baptized Children as Preparatory Members.
Amend para 224. Or. Robert B. SmelUtr, WOH.
LC-100864)226-O Confirmation Classes: Duty of the Pastor. Dr.
Robert B. Smeltzer, WOH.
FA-11808-8000-R Special Arrangements fcr Participation in the
Comprehensive Protection Plan. Donald A. Smith, First UMC, Marion,
IN.
FA-1 1804-8000-R Interpretation of Retirement Benefits fi-om the
Death Benefit Program. Donald A. Smith, First UMC, Marion, IN.
OJ-11228-8000-R Copyright Rules and the United Methodist
Church. Richard H. Smith, Antioch UMC, Colonial Beach, VA.
CS-10040-SOOO-R National Health Care Plan. SNE.
GJ-10209-0824-O Church Funding Dates. SNE.
GJ-10619-S00O-R Anna Howard Shaw Day. SNE.
LC-10219-0208-D Membership in the UMC and in Racial and
Ethnic Supremist Groups. SNE.
MN-102S8-0688-O Process of Appointment Making. SNE.
CS-100fi8-0071-O Regarding Abortion. SNJ, Clapp Chapel, Ml
Oak UMC Mitchelluilk, MO.
FM-10062-0071-D Human Sexuality. Amend 71-F. SNJ.
FM-10618-8000-R Oppose the Elimination of the Rite of
Confirmation. SNJ.
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HE-10976-S00O-R College of Medicine within the Africa
University. SNJ.
LC-1018S-O20O-D Membership Requirement. SNJ.
MN-1008(M)402-D Ordination and Appointment of Homoeezual
Persons. SNJ.
MN-10S77-S0OO-R Homosexuality and the Ministry. SNJ.
FA-112ei-0711-D Methods or Formulas for the Approved
Connectional Ministries budget amounts. Bishop Dan E. Solomon,
OKL.
FA-112e7-S0OO-R Committee to Study Ways of Providing Housing
for the Retired pastors. Juan S. Soto, RIO.
IC-11278-2008-D Acceptance of the Document "Consultation on
Church Union". Comnu on Christian Unity & Interreligious Concerns,
South Pasadena UMC & MO W Conf.
MN-100284>688-D The Appointment Process. Amend 633.6.
Pastor Parish Relations Committee, South UMC, Manchester, CT.
FM-12868-8000-R Deny Church Membership to Self-Avowed
Practicing Homoeexuals. Mem,hers, South Union UMC, Flat Rock, IL.
CO-10001-0048-C Boundaries of Annual Conference and Episcopal
Area. Amend para. 43. Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference.
CS-11600-SOOO-R Requirements Prior to Marriage. Robert J.
Sowder, Evangelical Fellowship of Virginia Conference UM.
C8-lia01-8000-R Requirements for Marriage. Robert J. Sowder,
Evangelical Fellowship of Virginia Conference UM.
FA-12288-8000-R Relocation of GBGM Central Area Such as
Georgia, Tennessee and Kentucky. Alex R. Sparr + 5 Other
Individuals, Pace, FL.
FM-12841-0071-D Human Sexuality. Amend 7 IF. J.Michael
Spencer + Adm. Bd + individuals, Wallingford UMC, Seattle, WA.
FM-12846-0071-D Human Sexuality. Amend 7 IF. Michael
Spencer and Sunday Morning Discussion Grp., North Bethesda UMC,
Seattle, WA.
CS-il267-8000-R Work Area Chairperson for Conservation.
Susan Spencer-Smith, Dayton, OH.
GJ-11269-0004-C Inclusivenees of the Church. Susan
Spencer-Smith, Dayton, OH.
LC-12281-0269-D The Committee of Finance. William P. SpoHs,
Little Rock, AS.
G J-10791-8000-S Report of Task Force to Strengthen the Small
Membership Church. SSMC.
C8-11246-0070-D The Natural World and Animal Life. Church
and Society Commission, St. Andrew 's UMC, San Antonio, TX.
C8-11247-0072-D The Social Community. Commission of Church
and Society, St Andrew 's UMC, San Antonio, TX.
C8-11248-0078-D The Economic Community and Employment.
Commission on Church and Society, St. Andrew 's UMC, San Antonio,
TX.
CS-11264-0074-D National Policies of Enforced Military Service.
Church and Society, St Andrew's UMC, San Antonio, TX.
CS-11266-0074-D Oppose Capital Punishment. Church and
Society, St Andrew 's UMC, San Antonio, TX
CS-1126e-0075-D Concern for War and Peace. Church and
Society, St Andrew's UMC, San Antonio, TX.
CS-11824-0000-D Compassion and Understanding to Persons
Suffering from Physical and Psychological Problems. Church and
Society, St. Andrew's UMC, San Antonio, TX.
FM-12868-0071-D Human Sexuality. Church and Society, St.
Andrew's UMC, San Antonio, TX.
GJ-12219-08ie-D Policiee Regarding Socially Responsible
Investments. Steve Hall, Pastor + 44 Members, St Joseph UMC,
PikevilU, NC.
CS-12427-8000-R Boards and Agencies Regarding Abortion.
Adm. Bd, Task Force on Abortion & S.S. Class, St. Paul UMC, Bryan,
TX.
FA-11880-8000-R No Investment of Church Fund in Companies
Involved in Pornographic Materials. Administrative Board, St. Paul
UMC, Bryan, TX.
CS-11817-800O-R Nationwide Health Insurance. Administrative
Council, St Paul UMC, College, AK
CS-12208-8000-M$ Task Force on Children. Administrative
Council, St Paul UMC, College, AK
CS-12284-S00O-M The American Family Association.
Administrative Council and Marie Watson, St Paul UMC, College and
West Point, AK and MS.
DI-11821-8000-R TheBookofWca-ship. Administrative Board, St
Paul UMC, College, AK.
FA-1188ft4000-R Apportionments Voluntary, Not Mandatory.
Administrative Board, St. Paul UMC, College, AK.
FA-11981-8000-M Funds for Task Forces. Administrative Council.
St Paul UMC. College, AK
FM-118S8-S0OO-R Support Confu-mation Preparatory for FvJl
Church Membership. Administrative Board, St. Paul UMC, College,
AK.
GJ-118eO-8000-R Lay Representatives. Administrative Board, St.
Paul UMC, College, AK.
GM-11984-8000-M Tent Building Ministries. Administrative
Board, St Paul UMC, College, AK
IC-118e4-8000-R Media Release Disclaimer. Administrative
Board, St Paul UMC, College, AK
MN-11908-8000-R Non-Seminary Pastors. Administrative Board,
St Paul UMC, College, AK
MN-11906-8000-R Limit Bishops' Terms. Petition Committee
Appointed by Adm. Council, St Paul UMC, College, AK
FA-11266-S0OO-R Limit budget increase for the next
quadrennium 1993 - 1996. Administrative Board, St Paul UMC, East
Alton, R,.
FM-10098-0071-D Human Sexuality, Members of St Paul UMC
& Jamestown DisL WNY Conf, St Paul UMC, Jamestown, NY.
LC-11496-0247-D ' Local church's right to set apportionment
acceptance. Administrative Board, St Paul UMC, Las Cruces, NM.
CS-lie72-0071-D Adoption and the Social Principles.
Administrative Council, St Peter's UMC, Morehead City, NC.
GM-122S6-1489-D The Purpose of Health and Welfare Ministries
Department. Administrative Council, St Peter's UMC, Morehead City,
NC.
MN-lie97-8000-R Council of Bishops Initiate and Sponsor
Deliberations. Paul T. Stallsworth, NCA.
CO-12166-0610-D Speaking fcr the Church. David M. Stanley,
Wesley UMC, Muscatine, lA.
CO-12259-0611-D The Book of Resolution. David M. Stanley,
Wesley UMC, Muscatine, lA.
C8-12169-8000-R Opposition to a Call for a Constitutional
Convention. David M. Stanley, Wesley UMC, Muscatine, JA.
FA-12269-0909-D Responsibility of the General Council on
Finance and Administration. David M. Stanley, Wesley UMC,
Muscatine, lA.
GJ-12174-0806-D Limit Membership of General Boards, Agenciee
and Councils to 60. David M. Stanley, Wesley UMC, Muscatine, lA.
CO-11242-0607-D Voting Requirements for Clergy Benefits.
Edmund B. Stanton, ORI.
CO-11244-0704-D Voting Requirements for Cergy Benefits.
Edmund B. Stanton, ORL
LC-11S12-0227-D Affiliate and Associate Membership. Edmund
B. Stanton, ORI.
FA-11876-0911-D Policies of General Finance and
Administration. Board of Stewards, First, Stone First UMC 10
individual* Covenant UMC, Griffin, GA.
CS-1220&4000-R Publication of Information on Land Value
Taxation. Nadine Stoner, First UMC, Beloit, WI.
GJ-11829.0814-D ReeponsibiUties of Elected Staff. Robert Morton
Stout, BLT.
GJ-11617-800O-RI Study to Merge the GBCS, GCRR and GCSRW.
Robert Morton Stout, BLT.
MN-12480-0458-D Complaint Procedures. Cabinet and General
Conference Delegation, STX.
CO-121S8-0606-D Number of Bishops to be Elected in a
Jurisdictional Conference. General Conference Delegates, STX
CO-12166-0628-D Jurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy.
Delegates, STX.
MN-12192-0486-D General Provisions for Clergy Members.
Delegates, STX.
CO-1111S-0701-D Participation of Lay Members of the Annual
Conference in Matters of Ordination. Administration Council, Sugar
Grove UMC, New Castle, IN. '
C8-11162-0071-D Decision Concerning Divorce. Sunday School
Class, Sunday Seekers UMC, Fairport, NY.
CS-11296-8000-R All UM Agencies Cease Housing and Support of
Religious Coalitiori for Abortion Rights. Claude Swafford, Holly
Avenue UMC, South Pittsburg, TN.
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MN-118284iOOO-R The Appointnxent of Pastors to the Mission
Society. Claude Swafford and Arthur R. Kirk EOH Conf., Holly
Avenue UUC, South PitUhurg, TN.
LC-1222&0261<D Lay Member of the Annual Conference. James
L. Swollen, Hyde Park Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
MN-122S0-8O0O-M The Problem of Inept Ministers. Norma
Swanson, Atlanta, GA.
CO-11119-S000-R Election and Assignment of Bishops. U.Thos.
Swantner, CJh.
LC-11147.026a-D The Composition of the Local Church
Pastor-Parish Committee. M. Thoa. Swantner, CIL.
CS-10282-S0OO-R Capital Punishments. SWE.
C8-102874J00O-R Pollution in Metropolitan Areas. SWE.
C8-10294-8000-R Discontinue Tests of Nuclear Weapons. SWE.
FA-lOeiO-aOOO-R Ministerial Support. SWE.
LC-10218-020e-D Cooperative Parish Ministries. SWE.
HE-1 109S-8000-R Policy Forbidding the Bearing of Arms.
Lawrence V. Tagg, IWA.
DI-11078-S0OO-R9 Consultation/Warkshop to Enhance the Gifts
and Skills of Spiritual Directors. Task Force on Christian Spiritual
Formation, MNN. Perham, MN.
MN-12181-0000-D The Ordained Ministry - Tenure. R Gregory
Tate, KEN.
MN-12186-O40S-D Categories of Local Pastors. R. Gregory Tale.
KEN.
MN-12187^>418-D Amenability of Probationary Members to the
Annual Conference Regarding Performance in Ministry. R. Gregory
Tate, KEN.
MN-12188-0419-D Eligibility and Rights of Associate Members.
R. Gregory Tate, KEN.
MN-1219<M>428-D Rights and Responsibilities of Full Members.
R. Gregory Tale, KEN.
MN-1066(M)422-D Members in Full Connection. TCFE.
FM-10807-800O>R Human Sexuality. Retain present language as
sUted in the 1988 Book of Discipline. TEN, MSS, FLA, NIN, SIN,
PEN.
CC-1009e«eS8-D Central Conference Episcopal Appointment.
TEN.
CO-10192-0726-D Age Level and Family Ministries. TEN.
GJ-10372-80OO-R Celebration of Ministry Day. TEN.
LC-10282-0268-D The Committee on Pastor/Parish Relations.
TEN.
FA-11866-O00O-D Office Location of General Agencies, Boards,
Commissions and Organizations. John Terneus, Yukon, OK.
OJ-1148S-2862-D$ General Commission on the Status and Role of
Conservations. John Terneus, Yukon, OH.
FM-1288e-8000-R Membership of the Homosexual Study
Committee. John Terons, Yukon, OK
FA-1228&4000-R Invitation to Consider Relocation to Texas.
Division of Missions, TEX.
IC-10977-S000-R Television and Radio Advertisement Campaign.
TEX.
IC-11627-S0OO-R The Mass Media Agenda of our Denomination.
TEX.
GJ-10667-021S-D The Meaning of Membership. TFCE.
GJ-10668-0418-D Eligibility and Rights of Probationary
Membership. TFCE.
GJ-1 0669-04 IS-D Discontinuance from Pk'obationary Membership.
TFCE.
GJ-lOeei-0440-D Disobedience to the Order and Discipline of the
Church. TFCE.
OJ-10e024)448-D Leave of Absence. TFCE.
GJ-106a8-0460-D Disability Leave. TFCE.
GJ-10ee4-04Sl-D Retired Ordained Ministers. TFCE.
6J-10e66-04fi8-D Grievance Procedures. TFCE.
GJ-lOeae-OSlS-D Presidential Duties of Bishops. TFCE.
OJ-10ee7-0788-D Confidentiality in the Interviewing and
Reporting Process. TFCE.
GJ-lOeeS-OOOO-D Duties and Responsibilities of the Jurisdictional
Council. TFCE.
GJ-10e69-2601-D Membership Guidelines for the Judicial
Council. TFCE.
GJ-1 0070-2602-0 Alternate Membership of the Judicial Council.
TFCE.
GJ-10e71-2e08-D Filling Vacancies on the Judicial Council.
TFCE.
GJ-10e72-2e06-D Membership in Judicial from a Central
Conference. TFCE.
GJ-10678-2606-D Method of Organization and Procedure for the
Judicial Council. TFCE.
6 J-1 0674-2609-0 Defining Whose Action can be Heard by the
Judicial Council. TFCE.
GJ-1067S-2610-O Actions of the Judicial Council. TFCE.
GJ-10676.2ei2-D The Judicial Council. TFCE.
GJ-10677-2611-D Hearing and Determination of Appeals on a
Judicial Council. TFCE.
GJ-10e7S-2618-D Trial Court. TFCE.
GJ-10679-2614-D Opinion or Decision of a Committee on Appeals.
TFCE.
GJ-10e80-2ei6-O Declaratory Decisions. TFCE.
GJ-10e81-2610-O Confidentiality in the Judicial Process. TFCE.
GJ-10682-2618-O Decision of the Judicial Council. TFCE.
GJ-1068S-2619-O Filingof Judicial Council Decisions. TFCE.
GJ-10684-2620-O Preliminary Assumptions. TFCE.
GJ-10686-2a21-D Chargeable Offenses. TFCE.
GJ-1 0686.2622-D Guidelinee on Charges. TFCE.
GJ-10687-262S-D Investigation Procedures. TFCE.
GJ-1068S-2624-O Fundamental Principles and the Joint Review
Process. TFCE.
GJ-10689-2625-D General Appeal Procedures. TFCE.
GJ-1069O-2e26-D Miscellaneous Provisions. TFCE.
GJ-10691-8000-R Administrative and Judicial Procedures
Manual. TFCE.
GJ-10692-SOOO-S Report of the Task Fcrce to Study Chapter VIII.
TFCE.
MN-11887-0818-D Mandatory Retirement for Diaconal Ministers.
John Ross Thom.pson, Mars, PA.
MN-11902-0618-O Limitations on Tears of Service. John Ross
Thompson, Mars, PA.
DI-10104-0729-O Support Present Language in the Book of
Worship. Marilyn B. Thompson, First UMC, StarkviUe, MS.
DI-10106-1214-O Retain Present Language. Marilyn B.
Thompson, First UMC, StarkviUe, MS.
FA-1108O«000-R Relocation of the General Board of Global
Ministries. Marilyn B. Thompson, First UMC, Starksville, MS.
GJ-10124-0815-D Racial Inclusiveness. Marilyn B. Thompson,
First UMC, Starkville, MS.
LC-10186-0216-D Admission of Children into Church
Membership. Marilyn B. Thompson, First UMC, Starkville, MS.
MN-11107-0481-D Qualifications for Ordination. Marilyn B.
Thompson + 11 Individual + 3 Organizations, First UMC, Starksville
and Bastrop, MS and LA.
MN-lllie-0788-O Candidate for Ordained Ministry. Marilyn B.
Thompson + 9 Individuals + 2 Adm. Boards, First UMC, Starksville,
MS.
CS-12211-8000-R The World Community. Richard H.
Timherlake, Kingsport, TN.
FA-112e2-072O-D Provision for Adequate and Fair Clergy
Compensation. Martin Toepke-Floyd, NDA.
CO-11189-0612-O Interjunsdictional Committee on Episcopacy.
United Methodist Town and Rural Fellowships, NCJ Committee on
Episcopacy.
FA-1289S-0906-D Fiscal Responsibilities. Human Sexuality.
Administrative Board, Trinity UMC + 515 individuals and 261 groups,
Richmond, VA.
CS-114e2-S0OO-R Adopt "Right to Life". Administrative Board,
Trinity UMC, Annapolis, MD.
FM-128e4-0071-D Human Sexuality. Administrative Council,
Trinity UMC, Bakersfield, CA and Grace Church, Newport, KY.
IX;-11108-0260-D Establishment of a Volunteer Work Area.
Administrative Board Trinity UMC, Denver, CO.
FM-12857-0071-O Human Sexuality. Amend 71F.
Administrative Board Trinity UMC, Pickerington, OH.
FA-11609-8000-R Budget Reflecting 198992 Receipts.
Administrative Board Trinity UMC, Richmond, VA.
GJ-1 1616.S00O-R Funding of New Study Committeee.
Administrative Board, Trinity UMC, Richmond, VA.
FA-118284)911-D Direct Support of Missionaries. Administrative
Board Trinity UMC, Waycross, GA.
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CS-I028a4000-R
cs-iose4-sooo-R
CS-10965-8000-R
FM-10096-0071-D
6J-11848-S0OO-R General Council on Ministries be Dissolved b;
1996. Adminiatraiive Board, Trinity UMC, Waycroat, GA.
GM-11861-1404-D Authority of the General Board of Global
Ministries. Adminiatrative Board, Trinity UMC, Waycroaa, GA.
IC-llSee-SOOO-R Dissolve COSROW by 1996. Adminiatratiue
Board, Trinity UMC, Waycroaa, GA.
MN-11410-0S1S-D Retired Relationship. Adminiatraiive Board,
Trinity UMC. York, PA.
FM-10017-0071-D Christian Marriage. Amend para. 71-C. Troy
Diatrict Miniatera & Membera of Woodiawn UMC, AFU Troy, AL.
MN-10168-0404-D Certified Candidates for Ordained Ministry.
Troy Diatrict Miniatera, Troy, AL.
MN-10162-0414-D Qualifications for Election. Troy Diatrict
Miniatera, Firat UMC, Troy, AL.
C8-10278-8000-R The Environment. TRY.
A Sustainable Society for Pollution. TRY.
A More Economically Just Society. TRY.
The World's Children. TRY.
Human Sexuality. TRY.
FM-10S41-S0OO-R9 Rename the "Committees to Study
Homosexuality". TRY.
GJ-10S6&4000-M Retain the General Council on Ministries.
37? y.
GJ-10617-S000-R Opposition to Cdombus Day as a National
Holiday. 77? y.
GJ-1061»4000-R Hundred Dollar HoUday. TRY.
IC-10278-S000-R Covenant Communion with the Churches of
Christ Uniting. 77?y.
LC-10066-0227-D Affiliate and Associate Membership. 77? y.
LC-10078-02a9-D Lay Leader as Chairperson of Local Church
Conunittee on Nominations and Personnel. 77? y.
MI^-10086-0448-D Persons leave - eligible.for Committee
Membership. TRY.
MN-1008<M>752-D Nimiber of Laity on District Committee of
Ordained Ministry. 77?y.
MN-10148-(Vi02-D Acceptance of Self-avowed Practicing
Homosexuals. 77?y.
MN-10ie6-044S-D
MN-1O481-S0OO-R
Ministers. 77? y.
MN-11448-0618-D Grievance Procedures Against Bishops. Bishop
Jack M. Tuell, Loa Angela Area.
MN-121824)S12-D Transfer of Diaconal Ministers. Ann ry2«r,
WNC.
MN-121SSA)S1S-D Disability or Medical Leave. Ann Tyler, WNC.
MN-121844S15-D Diaconal Minister's Relationship to the
Employing Agency . Ann Tyler, WNC.
MN-12186-0817-D Termination Procedures for Diaconal
Ministers. Ann Tyler, WNC.
G<r-10eSS-2624-O Trial Procedures. UCOM.
IC-I0O34-19O6-D ' Re^onsibilitiee of the General Conmiission on
Communications. UCOM.
IC-106S64000-R Vision Inta^th Satellite Network. UCOM.
IC-106S7-S00O-R Communicatians Access for Persons Who Have
Hearing and Si^t Impairments. UCOM.
MN-11761-SOOO-R Call to the Bishops to Undergird Cooperative
Parish Ministry. UM Rural Fellowahip and Church and Comm.
Workers, Columbua, OB.
FA-11710-0721-D Authorization for an Annual Conference to
Form a Basic Salary Plan. UM Rural Fellowahip, Church and
Community Workera, Nat. Workera Nat Organ. Upper Sand Mt Pariah
Staff, Columbus OB, SylvaniaAL.
CS-12419-S000-M$ Task Force Regarding Abortion.
Adminiatrative Board, Union Center UMC, Endioott, NY.
FM-12S86-S000-R IVaining for Transforming Congregations.
Administrative Board, Union Center UMC, Endioott, NY.
FA-11762-0724-D Reporting Pastor's Expenses in the Annual
Conference Journal. United Melhodiat Clergy Couples, Chesapeake, VA.
GJ-11764-2e2S-D Investigation Procedures. United Methodist
Clergy Couples, Chesapeake, VA.
LC-11774-020&-D The Pastoral Charge. United Methodist Clergy
Couples, Chesapeake, VA.
LC-11 776-0260-0 Responsibilities of the Administrative Board.
United Methodist Clergy Couples, Chesapeake, VA.
Family Leave. 77?y.
Alternate Path for Consecration as Diaconal
MN-1177WM26-D Appointments of Ordained Ministers firom
Other Annual Conferences. United Methodiat Clergy Couples,
Chesapeake, VA.
MN-11777-0682-D The Appointment Making Criteria. United
Methodiat Clergy Couples, Cheaapeake, VA.
CO-11699-060d-D Term Episcopacy. United Methodist Rural
Fellowahip and. Upper Sand Mountain Pariah Staff, Sylvania, ALt
Columbua, OB.
CO-11700-0628-D Repreeentation fi«m Small Churches on
General and Jurisdictional Boards. United Methodist Rural Fellowahip
and Upper Sand, Mountain Pariah Staff, Sylvania, AL, Columbua, OB.
CO-11701-0701-D Voting RigfaU fiir Associate Members and Local
Pastors. United Methodiat Rural Fellowahip, Columbus, OB.
CO-11702-0706-D Part-Time Local Past<rs Serving on Annual
Conference Agencies. United Methodiat Rural Fellowship, Columbus,
OB.
CO-11708-0726-D Responsibilities of the Conference Direetcr.
United Methodist Rural Fellowahip, Columbus, OB.
CO-11704-S000-R Reduction at Radon Hazards in Church
Property. United Methodist Rural Fellowahip, Columbua, OB.
CS-11706-8000-R The Church's Response to Changing Rural
Issues. United Methodist Rural Fellowahip, Columbua, OB.
CS-1 1 706-8000-R Reducti on of Water Usage by United
Methodists. United Methodist Rural Fellowahip, Columbus, OB.
DI-11707-0280-D Lay Preachers for Assignment by District
Superintendents. United Melhodiat Rural Fellowahip, Columbus, OB.
DI-11708-1201-D General Board of Discipleship Responsibilities.
United Methodist Rural Fellowship, Columbus, OB.
DI-11 709-1202-D Adding Language to Paragraph 1202 which
Indicates Responsibilities of the GBOD. United Methodist Rural
Fellowship, Columbua, OB.
FA-11711-«000-M$ Church-VTide Study of Justice and Equity
Issues Related to Clergy Salary and Support. United Methodist Rural
Fellowship, Upper Sand Mountain Parish Staff, Sylvania, AL,
Columbua, OB.
GJ-11712-0276-D Setting Rural Life Sunday on the Fifth Sunday
After Easter. United Methodist Rural Fellowship, <2olumbus, OB.
GJ-1171S-027e-D Establishing Rural Life Sunday as a Special
Sunday with Annual Conference Offering. United Methodist Rural
Fellowahip, Columbus, OB.
GJ-11714-080e-D Small Membership Church Representation on
General Church Boards and Agencies. United Methodist Rural
Fellowship, Columbua, OB.
GM-11716-0781-D Assign, of Conference Mission and Outreach to
Ann. Con£ Comm. on Parish and Community Development. United
Methodiat Rural Fellowahip, Columbua, OB.
GM-117ie-1414-D GBGM/Nat. Div. Responsibilities Related to
Needs of Small Membership Churches. United Methodist Rural
Fellowahip, Columbus, OB.
GM-11717-8000-R Increasing the Number of Church and
Community Workers. United Methodist Rural Fellowahip, Columbua,
OB.
GM-11718-S0OO-R United Methodist Mission in Appalaehia.
United Methodiat Rural Fellowahip, Columbua, OB.
GM-11719-8000-R An Affirmation of Basic Rural Worth. UniUd
Methodist Rural Fellowahip, Columbus, OB.
GM-11720-3000-M$ Rural Crisis: Special Program UniUd
Methodist Rural Fellowship, Columbus, OB.
HE-11721-1580.D Chairs of Town and Country Ministry at
United Methodist Seminaries. United Methodist Rural Fellowahip,
Columbua, OB.
HE-11722-S0OO-R Rural Chaplaincy as a Ministry of Laity and
Clergy. United Methodiat Rural Fellowahip, Columbua, OB.
IC-1172S-S0OO-M$ Study on Racism in Rural Areas. United
Methodiat Rural Fellowahip, Columbus, OB.
LC-11724-02O1-D "EvangeUstic, Nurture and Witness" language
which indicates basic re^onsibilities of UMCs. United Methodist
Rural Fellowship, Columbus, OB.
LC-11726-0206-D Teaching Parish. United Methodiat Rural
Fellowahip, Columbus, OB.
LC-1172e-0206-D A New Form of Cooperative Parish Ministry.
United Methodist Rural Fellowahip, Columbua, OB.
LC-11727-0244-D The Administrative Council - Basic
Administrative Structure. United Methodiat Rural Fellowahip,
Columbua, OB.
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LC-11728-0346-D The AdministratiTe Council u the Buic
AdnuniBtrative Structure for Local Churches. Uniied Methodist Rural
Fellowship, Columbus, OH.
LC-1 1729-0262-D The Administrative Council as the Basic
Administrative Structure for UMC. United Methodist Rural
Fellowship, Columbus, OB.
BiIN-1178OO40a-D Local Pastor Authority and Duties. United
Methodist Rural Fellowship, Columbus, OB.
MN-11781-O40S-D Membership of Local Pastors on Annual
Conference Boards, Commissions and Committees. United Methodist
Rural Fellowship, Columbus, OH.
MN-11 782-04 12-D Local Pastors as Members of an Annual
Conference. United Methodist Rural Fellowship, Columbus, OH.
MN-11788-04ie-D Elimination of the Category - Associate
Member of the Annual Conference. United Methodist Rural
Fellowship, Columbus, OB.
MN-11784-0419-D Eliminate the Category - Associate Member of
the Annual Conference. United Methodist Rural Fellowship,
Columbus, OB.
MN-11 786-0420-D Elimination of the Category - Associate
Member of the Annual Conference. United Methodist Rural
Fellowship, Columbus, OB.
MN-11786-0421-D Elimination of the Category -AssodaU
Member of the Annual Conference. United Methodist Rural *
Fellowship, Columbus, OH.
MN-11 7S8-048S-D Older Associate Members and the Order of
Elder. United Melodist Rural Fellowship, Columbus, OH.
MN-1178»«487-D Tent-Making/Bi- Vocational and Part-Time
Ministry. United Methodist Rural Fellowship, Columbus, OB.
MN-11 740-0489-D Responsibility of Pastors for Ministry in the
Community Contexts of Churches. United Methodist Rural Fellowship,
Columbus, OB.
MN-1 1741-0609-D Term Episcopacy and Use of the Htle of
"Bishop". United Methodist Rural Fellowship, Columbus, OB.
MN-11742-0610-D Term Episcopacy - Status of Bishops Retired
Prior to 1996. United Methodist Rural Fellowship, Columbus, OB.
MN-11748-0614-D Specific Responsibilities of Bishops. United
Methodist Rural Fellowship, Columbus, OB.
MN-11 744-0628-D Empowerment of District Superintendents with
Small Membership Churches and Cooperative Ministries. United
Methodist Rural Fellowship, Columbus, OB.
MN-1 1748-0682-D Including Community Contexts as a Criterion
to be Taken into Account when Appointments are made. United
Methodist Rural Fellowship, Columbus, OB.
MN-11746-06S4-D Longer Tenure of Pastors in Appointments to
the Local Church. United Methodist Rural Fellowship, Columbus, OB.
MN-11747-0788-D Addition of Ordained Associate Member as
Observer on the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry. United
Methodist Rural Fellowship, Columbus, OB.
MN-11748-0781-D Responsibilities of the Conference Board of
Global Ministries. UnitedMethodist Rural Fellowship, Columbus, OB.
MN-1174»«76a-D Addition of Laity as Full Members of the
District Committee on Ordained Ministry. United Methodist Rural
Fellowship, Columbus, OB.
MN-11760-1628-D Addition of Laity to the Division of Ordained
Ministry of the GBHEM. United Methodist Rural Fellowship,
Columbus, OB.
MN-11 762-8000-Mt Study of Episcopal Tenure. United Methodist
Rural Fellowship, Columbus, OB.
MN-11 768-SOOO-R Appointment of Clergy to Rural Ministry.
UniUd Methodist Rural Fellowship, Columbus, OB.
MN-11 787-0424-D Requirements for Admission. United Methodist
Rural Fellowship, Columbus, OB.
FA-12004-0710-D World Service Apportionments. United
Methodists for More Faithful Ministry, Arlington, VA.
GM-12007-1411-D Genval Board of Global Ministries, World
Service Apportionment. United Methodists for More Faithful Ministry,
Arlington, VA.
GM-1200S-1427-D General Board of Global Ministries Women's
Division, Undesignated Funds. United Methodists for More Faithful
Ministry, Arlington, VA.
IC-12010-2406-D Representatives to the World and National
Councils of Churches. United Methodists for More Faithful Ministry,
Arlington, VA.
Number of Bishops in Each Jurisdiction. VZR.
National Comprehensive Energy Policy. VZR.
Renewal of the Stewardship Covenant. VIR.
Basic Salary Plan. VZR.
Investigation and Prosecution of Hate Crimes.
IC-12011-2407-D Financial Support for the National and Wcrld
Councils of Churches. United Methodists for More Faithful Ministry,
Arlington, VA.
LC-11881-2627-D Charge or Cooperative Parish Board of
IVusteee. Paul Van Dine, Robert and Frances Keifer, Cypress Lake
UMC, Fort Myers, FL.
LC-1018»«261-D Reeponsibilities of the Lay Leader and the PPR
Committee. Albert J. Varolii, Landers Chapel UMC, Linoolnton, NC.
MN-10178-0788-D Registrars Responsibility to Supervising
Pastors. Board of Ordained Ministries, VIR.
MN-10167-O4O4-D The Explcring Candidate and Supervising
Pastor. Board of Ordained Ministry, VIR
FA-12266-S000-R Limit the General Church Apportionments.
Cabinet, VIR.
CO-10097-0606-D
C8-1016O-800O-R
CS-10882-8000-R
FA-1084O-S00O-R
FM-10092-0071-D
VIR.
FM-10S12-8000-R New Mission Statement. VIR.
OM-10128-1411-D World Service Apportionments. V7R
LC-10076-02a9-D Pastor-Parish Relations Committee. VZR.
LC-1 081 7-0249-D Election of the Committee on Nomination and
Personnel. V7B.
MN-12S80-O402-D Delete the Ban on Gay Ordination. Dan Wagle,
Belen Wagna and Richard Waymans, Orant Park Aldersgate UMC,
Atlanta, QA.
CS-11297-8000-R Drug Trafficking and Covert Operation. Barry
Wagner, 3l Paul UMC, Lawton, OK.
GJ-1217S-0274-D Reduce Number of Special Days with Offering.
Leon Wagnon, HI, SCA.
MN-12116-0424-D Requirements for Admission. Joyce Waits,
Lakewood UMC, Lake Odessa, MI.
MN-12191-0428-D Rights and Responsibilities of Full Members.
Charles N. Waldo, Indianapolis, IN.
MN-12194-8000-M United Methodist Policy that all Churches
Shall Have a Pastor. Charles N. Waldo, Indianapolis, IN.
MN-12248-048e-D Appointment to Various Ministries. Charles N.
Waldo, Indianapolis, IN.
MN-12S9e-0402-D The Definition of Celibacy. A<imtnutra«iue
Board -^ 2S Individuals, Walker Memorial, Ooldboro District, NC.
MN-11411-0404-D The Certified Candidate. Administrative
Councils, Wallace, Fellowship, Micro, Beston, Walker and Woodland
UMCs, NCA.
MN-11497-0426-D Ministers from Other Denominations. TedB.
Walter, SCA.
MN-11498-0427-D Ministers from Other Denominations. TedH.
Walter, SCA.
MN-116004466-D Re-admission after Durrender of Ministerial
Office. Ted H. Walter, SCA.
DI-liei4-1224-D Curriculum Resources Materials.
Administrative Board, Washington Pike UMC, Knoxuille. TN.
FA-12296-8000-R Relocate General Board of Global Ministries,
Site te be Selected by 1994. Members, Washington Pike UMC,
Knoxuille, TN.
CS-1126&4000-R Discontinuance of the Pamphlet "Faithful
Witness on Today's Issues". Administration Board, Social Concerns
and COM, WatervilU UMC. Waterville, OB.
C8-11268-8000-R Discontinue Membership in and all Forxns of
Support te Religious Coalition for Abortion Rights. Administrative
Board, Social Concerns, COM, WaUrville UMC, Waterville, OH.
CS-10064-0072-D Growing Populations. Walter K. Waymeyer.
Claremont UMC, La Verne, CA.
FA-12218-8000-D The Apportionmenta Christine Weatherby,
Hubbard UMC, Bubbard, TX.
CS-11070-8000-R Accessibility Tegarding Handicapping
Conditions. Nancy J. Webb, St Paul UMC, New Windsor, MD.
CS-1 11 66-0072-D Rights of Persons with Handicapping
Conditions. Nancy J. Wehb, St Paul UMC, New Windsor, MD.
MN-11112-0680-D Persons with Handicapping Conditions in the
Appointment Making Process. Nancy J. Webb, St Paul UMC, New
Windsor, MD.
MN-12042-04ie-D Candidate* Preparing for Ordination Through
Ministerial Course of Study. Doris Weddington, WNC.
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May 5, 1992
MN-1204S-0420-D Requirements for Election as Assodate
Members. Doria Weddington, WNC.
FM-12S88-0071-D Human Sexuality. Admin. Bd.,and UM
Federation for Social Action^ Wesley Churchy Minneapolis, MN.
LC-11S28-0217-D Admission into the Church. Wesley Foundation,
Robert J. Bailey, Gulf Breeze, FL.
MN-11548-0442-D Appointment Beyond the Local United
Methodist Church. Wesley Foundation, Robert J. Bailey, Gulf Breeze^
FL.
MN-11S44-«44S-D Appointment Beyond the Local United
Methodist Church. Wesley Foundation, Robert J. Bailey, Gulf Breeze,
FL.
HE-11960-SOOO-R Accountability of Methodist Seminaries.
Administrative Board, Wesley Memorial UMC and 6 Individual
Members, Milton, FL.
CO-11811-S000-R Matters at General Conference. Administrative
Board + 3 Individuals, Wesley Memorial UMC, Milton, PL.
DI-12266-1224-D$ Church Curriculum Resources. Wesley
Memorial UMC + 4 Individuals, Wesley Memorial UMC, Milton, FL.
FA-118S6-S00O-R AfBrmative Inveettnents. Administrative Board
+ 4 Individuals, Wesley Memorial UMC, Milton, FL.
MN-1196S-S0OO-M Voting and Sacramental Rights for Clergy.
Administrative Board + 3 Individuals, Wesley Memorial UMC, Milton,
FL.
CO-11802-0086-C Composition of the Annual Conference.
Administrative Council, Wesley UMC, Ft. Worth, TX.
GJ-12429-2e21-D Chargeable Offenses. Administrative Council,
Wesley UMC, Ft Worth, TX.
FA-118S2-S000-R Church Budget. Administrative Board + 4
Individuals, Wesley UMC, Milton, FL.
GJ-12278-2e21-D Chargeable Offenses for Ministers.
Administrative Board + 5 Individuals, Wesley UMC, Milton, FL.
GJ-1222S4000-M Reorganizing and Streamlining Church. 12
Members, West Bend UMC, Clay City, KY.
DM126(V4000-R Oppose the New "God Language".
Administrative Council, West Independence UMC, Fostorin, OH.
CO-1150&M07-D Assignment and Termination of Bishops. Jim
M. West, LRK.
MN-11887-0468-D Joint Review Committee. Western Jurisdiction
Committee on Episcopacy, Helena, MT.
MN-11899-0618-D Jurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy.
Western Jurisdiction Committee on Episcopacy, Helena, MT.
CO-11401-S000-R Celebrating 100 Years of Lay Education in the
IVadition of Scarritt Bennett Center. Marilyn Wkaley Winters and
Maxine Clarke Beach, Scarritt-Bennett Center Board and Exec
Director., Nashville, TN.
FM-li2884-SO0O-R Accept Recommendation of GCOM for
Comprehensive Study. Administrative Board, Wieadon UMC,
Evanston, IL.
FM-12844-0072-D Rights of Lesbians, Gay Men and Bisexuals.
Administrative Council, Wheadon UMC, Evanston, IL.
CS-114ei-«000-R The Pediatric Bill of Righte Preamble. United
Methodist Women and Burkey Turk Jr., OK, Wheatland UMC, Dallas,
TX.
LC-111284)248-D The Church Conference. D. Max Whitfield,
NAK
CO-115(»fl701-D Voting RighU of Associate and Afeiiate Clergy
Members of Annual Conference. Calvin Whitley, Sand Mountain UMC,
Sand Mountain, CH.
MN-11586-0408-D Categoriee of Local Pastors. Calvin Whitley,
Sand Mountain UMC, Sand Mountain,
MN-11M6-0418-D Eligibility and Rights of Probationary
Members. Calvin Whitley, Sand Mountain UMC, Sand Mountain.
MN-11588-0417-D Continuation in Probationary Membership.
Calvin Whitley, Sand Mountain UMC, Sand Mountain.
MN-11689-0419-D Eligibility and Rights of Associate Members.
Calvin Whitley, Sand Mountain UMC, Sand Mountain.
MN-1164(M)420-D Requirements {a Election as Associate
Members. Calvin Whitley, Sand Mountain UMC, Sand Mountain.
MN-11641-0424-D Requirements fcr Admission. Calvin Whitley,
Sand Mountain UMC, Sand Mountain.
CS-1240(M00O-R Issues of Pornography. Helen C. Wilbur, First
UMC, Washington, NC.
GJ-11S42-0806-D General Agency Membership. Bishop Richard
B. Wilke and Marilynn Loyd, LRK
GJ-11S48-1007-D Organization of the General Council on
Ministries. Bishop Richard B. Wilke and Marilynn Loyd, LRK
GJ-H847-8000-M$ Task Fotco for Creation of General Board of
Evangelism and Church Develc^ment. Bishop Richard B. Wilke and
Marilynn Loyd, LRK
DI-11862-S00O-R Make Evangelion the # 1 Priority for the Next
Quadrennium. Administrative Board, Williams Center Asbury UMC,
Bryan, OB.
CS-12409-0071-D Abortion. Administrative Council, Williams
Center Asbury UMC, Bryan, OH.
LC-1114S-0268-D$ The Committee on Pastcr-Parbh Relations.
David B. Wilson, LRK
IC-11808-2402-D The National Council of the Church of Christ in
the USA and the W<»-ld Council of Churches. Theron L. Wilson,
Walker Chapel UMC, Arlington, VA.
CS-1242ft^00O.R Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. 75% of the
congregation, Windsor UMC, Windsor, OH.
LC-10S16-0280-D Grace Period for Inactive Members of a Local
UMC. WISandNIN.
IC-10S68-3000-R Churches in Covenant Communities. WIS,
MNN, CNV, PEN, SNJ.
CO-10152-072»-D Selection of Conference Council Director. WIS.
CO-109ei-0088-C Election of Ministerial Delegates to General
and Jurisdictional Conferences. WIS.
CO-10962-00S9-C Method of Election of Lay Delegates to Gena-al
and Jurisdictional Conferences. WIS.
CS-10eO4-80OO-R Resolution on The United Natiom. WIS.
FA-10829-0718-D Basic Salary Plan. WIS.
GJ-10808-2606-D Judicial Council Members Right to Consult
Outside on Cases Pending. ^75.
GJ-lO81fr'2028-D Blocking an Abuse of Discretion About Accused
and Accusers Meeting in Committee on Investigation. WIS.
GJ-10811-2628-D Nomination of the Committee on Investigation.
WIS.
GJ-10870-8000-R Columbus Observance. WIS.
IC-10815-2102-D Strengthening General Commission on Religion
Race. WIS.
LC-10818-0266-D Housing as Remuneration. WIS.
MN-10261-0788-D Laity as Full Members of Annual Conference of
Board of Ordained Ministers. MOE, WIS.
MN-1082e-073S-D Nomination of Board of Ordained Ministry.
WIS.
MN-10327-0762-D Granting Full Voting Participation to Lay
Members of District Committees on Ordained Ministry. WIS.
MN-10828-0617-D Selection and Assignment of District
Superintendent. WIS.
CO-1004&4706-D Conference Agency Memba^hip. WML
DI-10992-8000-R The Service of the Dedication of Infants. WMI.
GJ-10061-0806-D Program Board Basic Membership. WML
GJ-10062-OSOS-D General Program Board Additional
Membership. WMI.
MN-10822-0424-D Admission and Continuance in the Order of
Elder. WMI
MN-10828-O186-D Admission and Continuance of Full
Membership in Annual Conference and Order of Elder. WMI.
MN-1 0012-0402-D Ordination of Homosexuals. Retain para. 402.2.
WNC + 20 other annual conferences.
LC-12280-0269-D Diaconal Ministers Appointed Be^yond the Local
Church. Board of Diaconal Ministry. WNC.
LC-12282-0269-D Diaconal Ministry Advisory Committee. Board
of Diaconal Ministry, WNC.
DI-1182O-8000-R Adopt "\rision 2000". Council on Ministries,
WNC.
FA-122S7-8000-R Clergy Compensation Form for Use in the
United Methodist Church. Ministers of the Albemarle District, WNC.
MN-10018-0406-D Authority and Duties of Local Pastors. Retain
para. 406. WNC, MOE, HOL.
DI-10007-0280-D Lay Preachers. Recognize and Utilize the 0£5ce
of Lay Preachers. WNC.
FA-lOSSe-SOOO-R Reduction of Denominational Budget and
Bureaucracy. WNC.
FA-1089O^000-R Denominational Health Care Plan. WNC.
HE-10009-0782-D Board of Higher Education and Campus
Ministry. Amend para. 732.1. WNC.
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LC-lOOl 1-0288-0 T«nure of Paatcr-Parish CommittM Members.
Amend Para. 269.2a. WNC.
MN-1086»«000-R Retain the Order of Deacon. WNC.
Retain Orders of Deacon and Elder. WNC.
United Methodist Trials Guidelines. WNJ.
Local and Part-time Pastors Under
Boycott K-Mart and Waldenbooks. WNY.
Environmental Stewardship. WNY.
Christian and Ministerial Conduct of Retired
MN-10S67-S000-R
GJ-10127-2824-D
CO-10114-0701-D
Appointment. WNY.
CS-10164-S00O-R
GM-1027e-146S-D
MN-10S26-0461-D
Ministers. WNY.
FA-120S1-S0OO-M Self-Funded Health Insurance Program. Board
of Church and Society, WOH.
CO-10178-0606-D Bishops in Jurisdictions. Epucopacy
Committee, WOH & DET.
CO-10180-0612-D Interjurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy's
Responsibilities. Episcopacy Committee, WOH & 8DA.
CO-112SS-062S-D Members of Jurisdictional Committee on
Episcopacy. Episcopacy Committee, WOH.
GJ-120«4-2a28-D Investigation Procedures. Dean W. Wolf, MNN.
GJ-12086-2824-D General Trial Procedures. Dean W. Wolf MNN.
MN-1204&4>4ft8-D Supervision During Grievance Proceedings.
Dean W. Wolf, Minnesota Conference.
MN-1 1029-0402-0 Disciplinary Use of the Word "Celibacy".
Administrative Board, Woodland UUC, Goldsboro, NC.
CC-11754-066S-D Concordat AgreemenU. DeWayne S. Woodring,
Business Manager Comm^sion on General Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
CO-117S6-0e0S-D Responsibilities of the Secretary ■ Designate of
General Conference. DeWayne S. Woodring & Comm, on Plan of Org.
A Rules, Business Manager of General Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
CO-1176e^)e0e-D Rules of Order of General Confa-ence.
DeWayne S. Woodring, Business Manager Com-mission on General
Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
CO-11757-Oeil-D ResponsibUities of the SecreUry of General
Conference. DeWayne S. Woodring, Business Managa- of General
Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
MN-1110e-040S-D Continuance as a Local Pastor. Committee on
Ministry, Butler District, WPA.
CO-1 1607-0602-D Recognition of Reserve Delegates. Ethnic Local
Church Concerns Committee, WPA.
CO-11608-0608-D Recognition of Reserve Delegates. Ethnic Ijocal
Church Concerns Committee, WPA.
CO-11047-OeOe-D Eligibility for Election to the Episcopacy. WPA.
CO-11048-0fi07-D Jurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy. WPA.
CS-11048-0071-D Amendment to the Statement on Abortion.
WPA.
FA-11060-S00O-R Renaming Apportionments and Advance
Special. WPA.
FM-11061-SOOO-R Reaffirm the Doctrinal Standards. WPA
OJ-11062-0274-D Life Style Covenant Sunday. WPA.
MN-11068-0058-C Episcopal Supervision. WPA.
GM-1 1 864-SOOO-R Church and Community Ministry Program.
Adv. Committee of the Church and Community Workers, WVA.
GM-11866-S00O-R Increase Number of Church and Community
Workers. Committee for Church and Communify Workers, WVA
CO-10099-0607-D Assignment Process of Bishop. WVA.
C8-10060-O071-D Abortion. WVA.
FM-10994-S0OO-R Baptism Study Dociunent Considerations.
WVA.
GU-10698-A0OO-R4 Establishment of Commission on Inclusivenees
of Persons with Handicapping Conditions. WVA.
LC-10279-02S1-D Removal of OfBcers and Filling Vacancies.
WVA.
IC-11S1(VSOOO-R Support the Coisultation on Church Union
proposal. Conference on CCCUIC and William A. Highfield, WYO.
FM-10274-8000-R Human and Civil Rights of Lesbian and Gay
men. WYO, NIL, NYK.
LC-10140-0261-D Reeponaibilitiee of the Chairperson of Worship.
WYO, NIL
LC-10145-2682-D Powers and Limitations of the Board of
TVusteee. WYO, NYK.
LC-10183-0208.D Church Membership. WYO.
MN-10S58-SOOO-R Maintain Present Rules of Clergy
Administering Sacraments. NNY and WYO.
HE-11670-0000-D Selection Placement of Pastors to the Wesley
Foundation. Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry, YEL.
IC-11167-tOOO-R The proposal of The Consultation on Church
Union. Consultation on Church Union, YEL A CNV Conference,
Burlingame, CA.
CB-12207-8000-R Reaffirm Adoption as an Option for Families.
YEL
DI-L2212-S00O-M Permission to Enlarge Individual Hymns from
the United Methodist Hymnal. YEL
FA-12214-0719-D Clergy Support. YEL
GJ-12222-SO0O-M Adopt "Gospel Call to a New Beginning". YEL
CS-12408-0071-D Abortion. Celeste Yost, Linwood, NJ.
MN-11097-0802-D The Nature of Diaeonal Ministry. RonoU V.
Young, LVL
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THE GENERAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Louisville, Kentucky
Wednesday, May 6th, 1992
Vol.4 No. 2
Conference Sets Time to Address Los Angeles Crisis
United Methodists from around the world opened
their top legislative assembly Tuesday afternoon in
Louisville with a celebration of Holy Communion, then
quickly were reminded of the broken world in which
they met.
As the 1992 General Conference delegates and hun-
dreds of visitors greeted one another in the corridors of
the Commonwealth Convention Center and completed
registration procedures, an ad hoc committee of dele-
gates from the Western Jurisdiction examined ways in
which brutality and violence in the nation — high-
lighted by the verdict in the Rodney King trial — could
be addressed by members of the nation's second largest
Protestant denomination.
In its opening business session Tuesday, the General
Conference voted to set aside time Wednesday morning
to present a resolution. Under United Methodist law,
the General Conference is the only body that can speak
for the denomination, which counts about 10 million
members in the United States, Puerto Rico, Africa,
Europe, and the Philippines.
The Council of Bishops a few days earlier addressed
the issue of police brutality, violence, and justice in the
judicial process. Two paragraphs from this statement
were inserted in the Episcopal Address delivered Tues-
day night by Bishop C. Dale White of the New York
Area.
Agenda
Wednesday, May 6
8:30 a.m.
Worship
9:00 a.m.
Laity Address
9:30 a.m.
Election of Inter-Jiuisdictional
Committee
9:33 a.m.
Elect John St. Church Trustees
9:35 a.m.
Simi-Valley Verdict
12:20 p.m.
Committee on Agenda
12:25 p.m.
Presiding Bishop Committee
12:30 p.m.
Plenary Acljoums
2:30 p.m.
Legislative Committees meet
"The vivid images of the beating of Rodney King,
the acquittal of police officers, and subsequent rioting
in Los Angeles remind us all too clearly of the fragile
nature of justice and peace in our modem society," the
bishops said. "Beneath the surface of our life together
looms a seething violence that frightens us all. Radal
prejudice, economic deprivation, moral disintegration,
and spiritual confusion all enter the equation.
"The United Methodist Church has repeatedly spo-
ken against racism, economic greed, poverty, violence,
and indifference to our neighbors. Images of brutality
and violence remind the church that we must now in-
tensify our efforts on behalf of justice and reconcili-
ation."
The traditionjil "state of the church" address deliv-
ered by Bishop White also called on United Methodists
to relinquish "liturgical laziness" and wake up to a re-
newed movement of faith. "So great is [United Meth-
odism's] spiritual power that as it awakens, the
transforming spirit of Jesus Christ could radiate among
the nations with a new brilliance."
Meeting 200 years after the first Methodist General
Conference was held in Baltimore, the 1992 General
Conference opened with a fanfare of trumpets and
drums and a procession of almost 100 bishops. FVeced-
ing the bishops was a banner of the episcopal seal car-
ried by the Rev. Andy Langford, head of the Board of
Discipleship's Section on Worship.
Bishop Judith Craig of the Michigan Area was litur-
gist for the worship. Bishop Joseph H. Yeakel of the
Washington Area, incoming president of the Council of
Bishops, was celebrant for the eucharistic celebration.
More than 75 clergy frota the Louisville Area as-
sisted the bishops in serving the loaf and cup to dele-
gates and visitors.
Bishop Emilio deCarvalho of Angola in the homily
ssdd that contemporary United Methodism faces clashes
of culture, "emergence of a new cultural and ecclesiasti-
cal imperialism," and a "new (holiness) movement that
has managed to split United Methodists into 'evangeli-
cals' versus 'more liberals.'" A m^or issue for the dele-
gates in Louisville, he said, is how to unify the chvurch
in the final decade of the twentieth century. Bishop de-
Carvalho is outgoing president of the Council of Bish-
ops.
(continued page 74)
74
May 6. 1992
What Happened to My Petition?
That's the question some delegates are ask-
ing after they find 12 pages of rationale for
their petition have been deleted firom an Ad-
vance Edition.
Relax. You are not alone. Every petition is
subject to editing by a cold-hearted editor.
Rest assured, however, that the legislative
committee will have your full petition in their
hands as they consider your suggestions. The
process of eliminating long rationales probably
saved a tree or two and reduced the cost of Ad-
vance Editions.
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Richard Street Composition Manager for News and Features
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Delegates and visitors were welcomed into the ple-
nary hall by almost 150 singers and instrujnentalists
from First United Methodist Church in Dallas. Under
the direction of Ronald KaufBcnan, the musicians pre-
sented a varied program ranging from GabrieU and
Beethoven to "When the Saints Go Marching In."
Later in the afternoon the delegates found their as-
signed legislative committees. There they elected offi-
cers to guide their deliberations for the rest of this first
week of General Conference.
Robert Lear
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Institute on Religion and Democracy will
sponsor an issues forum for all delegates on "Why
Resolutions Anyway?" on Wednesday, May 6 at
12:45 in the Sampson Room, 1st floor. Gait House
East. Speakers are John Stumbo and Diane Knip-
pers.
The Trustees and the President of Garrett-Evan-
gelical Theological Seminaiy invite you and your
guest to a dinner on Saturday, May 9, 5:45 p.m..
Second Floor Ballroom, Hyatt Regency. $12.50 per
person, advance reservations only
Bishop Bruce P. Blake of Dallas, Chairperson of
the United Methodist Communications Coimcil of
Texas and New Mexico, will host a reception for
Ronald Patterson, the new publisher of The United
Methodist Reporter, on Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m.
in the Keeneland Suite on the Mezzanine Level of
the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Sexual Harassment Briefing (Experiences,
Policies, Legal Counsel, Monitoring), Thursday,
May 7, 1 p.m., Collins Room, Gait House East.
Yale Divinity School limcheon will be held Satur-
day, May 9, 12:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Dean Thomas W. Ogletree will be the speaker. For
tickets ($15.00) see R, Randy Day, New York
Delegation, Sea A, Row 6. All are welcome
Daily Edition Vol. 4 No. 2
75
The video screen during the opening Communion
service provided a fitting metaphor for the General
Conference. Not only did the screen show the center
aisle with delegates on both sides; it also showed the
video screen, which repeated the image into infinity.
Using the imagery of Bishop Emilio deCarvalho of
the Western Angola Area, this General Conference is
the body of Christ here and now in the struggle for
church unity. And, as the body of Christ gathered in
this place, the General Conference is built on the foun-
dation which has already been laid, Jesus Christ.
Many images blended into the Holy Communion
celebration. Delegates stood as part of the vast chorus
of persons gathered about the Lord's Table. People ex-
tended hands in hospitality and greeting. Bishops
streamed up and down the aisles during the proces-
sional and offertory. More than a thousand voices were
raised in many languages and accents to praise God
and etSirm a common faith. Persons of many races and
cultures united as one as they shared the bread and the
cup.
Opening
Communion Service
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Above: Over 1,000 voice* unite in praise to God to open
the 1992 General Conference.
Right: Ronald R. Kauffmann conduct* the chancel choir
of Firrt United Methodist Church, Dallas, Texas.
Below: Bishops Neil Irons, Cal MoConnell, James Ault,
and William Lewis lead in singing the Dozol<^y after the
offertory.
(PHOTOS BY JOHN GOODWIN)
76
May 6, 1992
Women Focus on Skills, Issues
More than 400 women gathered for a Tuesday morn-
ing orientation session cosiwnsored by the General
Commission on the Status and Role of Women (COS-
ROW) and the Women's Division, General Board of
Global Ministries.
"Women — Living Out Our Vision of an Inclusive
Chui'ch" focused on skills development and issue aware-
ness. Resource persons included the following lay dele-
gates: Betty Admussen, Missouri West Conference;
Augusta Carruth, South Georgia Conference; Women's
Division president Sally Graham Ernst, Western Penn-
sylvania Conference; Delia Escareno, Rio Grande Con-
ference; Caroljm Johnson, North Indiana Conference;
Women's Division vice president Thelma Johnson, West
Ohio Conference (alternate); Connie Mitchell, Kentucky
Conference; Eleanor Richardson, North Georgia Confer-
ence; COSROW president Joetta Rinehart, Western
North Carolina Conference; and Women's Division
treasurer Connie Takamine, Rocky Mountain Confer-
ence.
Other leaders were the Rev. Minerva Carcano, dis-
trict superintendent. New Mexico Conference; Dalila
Cruz, executive secretary for leadership development.
Women's Division; the Rev. Sandra Hoke, clergy dele-
gate, Northern Illinois Conference; and the Rev. Bruce
Robbins, general secretary. General Commission on
Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns.
About 34.4 percent of the 1992 General Conference
delegates are women, about 1 percent more than in
1988. The number of clergywomen delegates rose
sharply, while the number of lay women dropped. West-
em Jurisdiction conferences elected the highest per-
centage of women delegates — 47 percent.
Barbara Campbell, an assistant general secretary
with the Women's Division, said that — particularly
with clergywomen delegates — "the growth in the past
ten or twelve years is really astronomical."
But Cecelia Long, general secretariat member, COS-
ROW, noted that this year's women's delegation is not
at the same percentage level as The United Methodist
Church's approximately 60 percent women membership
figures.
"There is work to do to bring women into full and
equal participation as delegates to the General Confer-
ence," she said.
-Linda Bloom and Barbara Dunlap-Berg
Racial/Ethnic Delegate Orientation
Reflecting on the Luke 4 accoimt of Jesus' visit to the
temple in Nazareth, Barbara R. Thompson told 250 par-
ticipants in Monday's racial ethnic delegate orientation
to "remember when . . . Jesus takes up the scroll of
Isaiah jmd declares that the prophecy is fulfilled.
"Jesus chastises the Galilean synagogue officials: 'A
prophet is without honor in his own hometown.' Jesus
chides them further on their failvure to be in ministry to
the whole country.
"Remember," the General Commission on Religion
and Race executive continued, how "Jesus walked un-
harmed through the crowd and went on to continue his
ministry. That was to be my promise of hope for the con-
ference.
"But so much changed this past Wednesday night,"
Thompson said. She returned home fi-om a trip, tvu*ned
on the television, and was shocked to hear about the
violence that followed the acquittal of four White Los
Angeles police officers charged with brutality against
Black motorist Rodney King.
"I wondered what kind of response covdd be expected
firom United Methodist leaders," she recalled.
Sometimes when a rattlesnake changes its skin,
Thompson said, it accidentally poisons itself. "General
Conference is skin-changing time for The United Meth-
odist Church. It's a time when any petition opens the
church's belly to being poisoned by itself. By its own ir-
rational actions," she continued, "[the chvu*ch] can deal
death blows to important ministries.
'Teriods of racial violence are skin-changing times
for racial and ethnic minority people," she added. "We
can become so paranoid about the 'rightness' or 'wrong-
ness' of events that we become paralyzed by the poison
we release on oiurselves.
"We are gathered in solidarity because we believe
our church and our society can be redeemed. We are
gathered because we believe the walls that divide us
are crumbling and in their place are stepping stones to
community."
Thompson challenged each delegate "to examine is-
sues not only as a United Methodist elected by your an-
nual conference but also as a person sensitive to the
needs and ministries of racial and ethnic minority per-
sons."
During the General CouncU on Ministries-sponsored
session, delegates reviewed key issues and divided into
small groups to discuss petitions to be considered by leg-
islative committees.
-Barbara Dunlap-Berg and David WiUon
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Peraon* — and family — greeted delegate* and visitora at the Bishop'* Reception on Monday evening, May 4, 1992 at the Gait Hoiue
Ea(t. PHOTO JOHN GOODWIN
TV Coverage in Hotels
Delegates and visitors need only turn on their hotel
room televisions for an hour of United Methodist pro-
gramming. This service begins on Thursday, May 7 and
continues daily through Friday, May 15 (except Sun-
day, May 10). This programming is being provided
through the Visitel Network, a local hotel and conven-
tion TV service. Visitel is available in more than 6,000
rooms in 19 Louisville hotels.
The program will include a one-minute General Con-
ference news summary (repeated twice during the
hour), produced for the Vision Interfaith Satellite Net-
work (VISN). In addition, selected United Methodist
programs such as "Catch the Spirit" and "Why We
Care" will be shown.
According to Visitel general manager Bill Rudy, the
program will air at 7-8 a.m. and 9-10 p.m. over the fol-
lowing channels:
— Brown Hotel-Channel 8
—Gait House/Gait House East-Channel 16
— Holiday Inn Downtown-Channel 6
—Hyatt-Channel 4
— Seelbach-Channel 14
Tent cards featuring Visitel information were dis-
tributed at all 19 hotels on May 5.
In addition, David Schraffenberger, general man-
ager of the local Faith Channel, which carries VISN at
designated times, said viewers can tune their TVs to
Channel 19 (on Storer Cable Systems) at the following
times for reguletr VISN programming:
Monday — 10:30 a.m. -noon; 4-8 p.m.
Tuesday— 1:30-2:30 p.m.; 4:30-6 p.m.
Wednesday — 5-8 p.m.
Thursday— 10-11 a.m.; 1-3 p.m.; 4:30-6 p.m.
Friday— 4-5 p.m.; 7:30-9 p.m.; 10-11 p.m.
Saturday — 10 p.m., continuing overnight until noon
Sunday
Two editions of "Jim Lawson Live," a one-hour
weekly show produced by United Methodist Communi-
cations for VISN, will originate firom the site of the
General Conference, to air £rom 10-11 p.m. Friday eve-
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VISN will broadcast nationwide one-minute daily re-
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noon, 3 p.m., 6 p.m., 9 p.m., and midnight.
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May 6, 1992
Getting Ready
Daily Edition Vol. 4 No. 2
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General Conference: Past And Present
hy Dewayne S. Woodring
Methodists love to observe ecclesiastical anniversa-
ries. Indeed, I believe it's the only church alive that
celebrates a bicentennial every few years.
In 1966 we had a big recognition of the "planting of
American Methodism."' Then in 1973 we recognized the
200th anniversary of the first annual conference. When
1980 rolled in, we commemorated the founding of the
Sunday School. ..and in 1984 we celebrated the forma-
tion of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Now we are coming into yet another anniversary.
This time it's the 200th anniversary of General Confer-
ence. This Methodist event has been held every quad-
rennium since its inception in 1792.
In those early days, without the aid of Federal Ex-
press, fax machines, radio, TV, telephone, or Newscope,
the call went out that a General Conference was to be
held in Baltimore to determine the future direction of
the church.
The planning for the first General Conference was
mostly done by two persons — Francis Asbury and
Thomas Coke-— and their preparations were brief in
nature.
Today we have an entire Commission on the General
Conference assigned the singular responsibility of plan-
ning each General Conference, and it takes this body
six years to accomplish all the tasks leading up to the
quadrennial event.
In 1792 the participants didn't have a choice in how
they were going to get to Baltimore for the conference.
They all went by horseback. They rode 40 to 60 miles a
day through frost and snow, stayed wherever they could
find lodging... in cabins, abandoned buildings, barns, or
under the stars using saddlebags as pillows.
One preacher wrote: "How glad should I be of a
plain, clean plank to lie on, as preferable to most of the
beds: and where the beds are in a bad state, the floors
are worse."
The concern of the pioneer preacher was whether or
not the roads and trails would be passable and water
fordable.
Today we worry about how many planes and buses
serve a city and the number of seats they provide per
day. We are also concerned how to get some of our dele-
gates out of countries which are presently experiencing
political turmoil.
Since it was unknown how many of the preachers
would be able to make the trek to that early conference,
advance preparations for lodging were undoubtedly
minimal. Upon arriving in Baltimore, they somehow
found places to stay, either in the homes of Methodist
parishioners or in boarding houses. They also had to
seek livei-y stables for the care of their horses. We now
have to be concerned about parking spaces for horse-
power of a different nature.
The number that made the journey to this historic
event was small. In fact, there will be more bishops sit-
ting on the stage this spring in Louisville than there
Dr. DeWayne S. Woodring
BusinesB Manager of the Genera] Conference
Executive director of the ConimisBion on the General Conference
were participants in that original General Conference
in Baltimore.
We now have to be concerned about securing nearly
2,000 hotel rooms for the delegates, staff, and visitors.
And in the case of Louisville, we hope all the horse en-
thusiasts, who have been here the previous weekend for
the famous Kentucky Derby, will be checked out of
their hotel rooms.
The Light Street Church in Baltimore that held the
first conference in 1792 was modest in size. However, it
came complete with wooden benches; some even had
backs.
The 1992 General Conference will require a conven-
tion center one block square, which will care for around
6,000 persons.
The Commonwealth Convention Center will be the
site of the plenary sessions, legislative committees, sub-
committees, and offices, and is located within a short
walking distance of all the hotels with which we have
commitments. This is an historic site for United Meth-
odism, for in 1845 the Methodist Episcopal Chiu-ch,
South, was organized in the old Fourth Street Method-
ist Church, which stood at this exact location.
Daily Edition Vol. 4 No. 2
81
Those present at the first conference were all preach-
ers. It was not until years later that the laity were to be
involved. The voting at the 1992 General Conference
will be done by 498 ministerial delegates.
The furthest distance traveled by a delegate in 1792
was 1,081 miles, which meant that he would have spent
some 20 days on the trail to get to Baltimore. All the
delegates were from the United States, with the possi-
ble exception of one presiding elder from Nova Scotia.
Two hundred years later, some 42 countries will be
represented, and the furthest distance traveled by a
delegate will be 11,204 air miles, which will be trav-
ersed by jet plane in about a day.
Many think of the early preachers as the "Fathers of
the Church," but in reality the average age of those "fa-
thers" was somewhere around 30. The average age of
the '92 delegations will be a number of years above
that.
The early preacher arrived in town with just his
horse and bags. The saddlebag was his suitcase, his pil-
low, and his library. There were no advance notices in
hand dealing with the issues to be discussed at the com-
ing conference, for no one was really sure what was in
store or if, indeed, because of the difficulties of travel,
there would ever be another such conference.
Our modern delegates will arrive, not only with mul-
tiple suitcases in hand, but will have the Advance Edi-
tions of the Daily Christian Advocate , which will weigh
about four pwunds and contain many of the proposals
and reports to be brought to the attention of the confer-
ence.
Just as in 1792 when historical precedents were set,
so at the 1992 conference a number of "first" will be in
evidence as modem technology is applied to the daily
operations of this global assembly.
For the first time the arriving delegates will receive
a Volume II of the DCA... containing all the petitions
from churches, individuals, and other United Methodist
related organizations. In the past, these petitions had to
be read aloud to the members of the legislative commit-
tees. Generally, additional copies were not available.
The petitions within the edition will be divided by
the legislative committees to make them easily accessi-
ble when deliberations take place. Again, it is antici-
pated that this will speed discussion of the various
petitions and enable the legislative committees to dis-
patch their duties with greater efficiency.
This year, as the floor debate takes place, it will be
received by cable directly in the editorial ofilces of the
DCA. Surrounded by electronic gear, the words from
the plenary session will be immediately transcribed
onto waiting computer screens, prepared for publica-
tion, and whisked off to the printer.
For the first time, computerization will also be the
byword in the legislative committees through which
will flow thousands of petitions from members,
churches, and organizations of the denomination.
In the past, laborious typing, retyping, and retyping
again was the norm as reports were perfected by the
committees prior to their being set in type for inclusion
in the Daily Christian Advocate.
In Louisville, arriving committee members will find
a computer, already loaded with the petitions under
consideration, ensconced in their meeting room. As the
committee members perfect each item, the changes will
be made directly in the computer and, when a docu-
ment is finalized, it will be dispatched by disk to the
DCA where it will automatically call forth the type re-
quired for its publication in the next morning's edition.
This new process will not only improve the speed by
which items are handled, but it will assure greater ac-
curacy over the previous system of redundant typing
and setting of type in a print shop some distance from
the conference site.
In keeping with the changing times, the central fo-
cus of the plenary hall will, for the first time, be ever-
changing. Throughout past history of the church, a
static, unchanging backdrop or stage setting has served
as the focus of the plenary sessions.
This time, a large video screen will be the focus of at-
tention where a variety of images will greet the dele-
gates as they enter the hall. In the morning, for
instance, the portrayal will specifically relate to the
sermon topic to be presented during the worship serv-
ice. As people enter for the afternoon and evening ses-
sions, a kaleidoscope of the chxu-ch at work throughout
the world will be projected on the screen.
Back by popular request at the '92 plenary sessions
will be a state-of-the-art electronic voting system where
every seat is wired for delegate response.
In 1988, the United Methodist General Conference
pioneered the use of electronic voting in the religious
world. Representatives of other denominations viewing
this system in action in St. Louis soon followed suit and
began utilizing electronic voting at the general conven-
tions. Among these are the Presbyterian Church (USA),
the Church of the Nazarene, and the Evangelical Lu-
theran Chiurch.
The denominations found that this innovative voting
system provides a speedier and more accurate tally of
the votes cast on the issues before their conferences.
Some feel it was because of the electronic system that
the '88 United Methodist General Conference was able
to close at an earlier hour than at any time dating back
more than 20 years.
As in the previous conference, a sophisticated optical
projector will instantly display the results of the voting
in colorful bar graphs on a large screen in the front of
the plenary hall for all to see the results.
Advances in the computer system will enable the
delegates, for the first time, in addition to voting on mo-
tions, to hold all elections through the use of the special
key pads. Happily, this will mean:
1) the elimination of the time-consuming tasks of
marking and collecting nearly 1,000 ballots;
2) Thirty delegate/tellers will not have to leave the
plenary sessions to perform the arduous task of hand
counting the ballots;
3) There will be no delay in reporting the results of
the tally.
Modem electronics will also come into play as the
words of translators are sent through the airwaves to
those delegates requiring simultaneous translation, the
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behind-the-scenes staff will keep in touch by way of
walkie-talkies, and those responsible for registration
will utilize laser printers for the production of name
badges.
The cost of holding the initial conference in 1792 was
negligible... a little more wood in the stove, which pro-
vided the heat in the church, and some additional can-
dles for the evening hours when there was no light
through the arched windows. Each participant paid his
own expenses.
A few quill pens and a modicum of writing paper
was all that was required to record the proceedings.
One secretary probably took the minutes in 1792.
This year we will have 33 secretaries and recorders and
29 persons serving the Daily Christian Advocate. Count-
ing the paper needs of this staff and the printing of the
Daily Christian Advocate, in all we will use over 70 tons
of paper.
The budget for the 1992 General Conference is $3.1
million. This covers the cost of the transportation of the
official delegates, a per diem of $62 a day, the rental of
meeting facilities, equipment and services, and the
printing of the Daily Christian Advocate. However, the
total amount expended will be much, much more since
many of those in attendance have their expenses paid
from other church funds or out of their own pockets.
Taking the budgeted amount of money and applying
it to just those hours when the delegates will be to-
gether in worship, plenary sessions, or in legislative
committees, the cost will be as least $36,904 an hour, or
$615.08 a minute.
The sound of the humam voice during the first confer-
ence was carried in direct proportion to the lung power
of the individual person. In the Commonwealth Conven-
tion Center, we will use a large amplification system
with 19 microphones and numerous speakers.
There will also be another difference between the
1792 conference and the one to be held in Louisville.
Imagine if you will, 70 to 90 preachers who have just
ridden in from days on horseback. They have slept in
rough-hewn cabins, sometimes on the floor, or in the
great outdoors wrapped in doe skins complete with
fleas. Showers were not in vogue, and baths were infre-
quent. Automatic washers and Right Guard had not
been invented.
Undoubtedly there was real ambiance in the air at
that early church conference!
Today, we have in the convention center huge air
conditioners and ventilating fans. We also have roll-on,
blow-on, and rub-on deodorants, plus Scope.
In contrast to the small nmnber of persons involved
in the first conference, attendance at the 1992 General
Conference will average around 5,000 persons each day.
It would be even larger if we still had the rule they did
back in 1792. At that time, every preacher in full mem-
bership was entitled to a seat in the General Confer-
ence. That would mean today there would be 35,815
preachers at the conference. And if we applied our cvu^-
rent practice of a lay delegate for every clergy delegate,
the delegates alone would number 73,630. Few facilities
in the world could hold such an event!
As was the practice in the early church, the 1992 ses-
sion of the General Conference will officially open with
Communion beginning at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 5.
Following will be days devoted to the business of the
conference with the closing scheduled for Friday eve-
ning. May 15.
Within this time frame, the Book of the Discipline
will be written, and you in the audience will be taking
part in one of the longest conclaves of any religious or
secular organization.
Whether this General Conference with its electronic
wizardry will be as effective in its decision-making as
was that conference two centuries ago, with it's primi-
tive, yet perfectly utilized resources, will depend upon
you, the delegates.
It is you, oxir elected representatives, who will set
the law. ..the policies. ..the goals of international United
Methodism for this day and age.
Emergency Information
The First Aid Room in the Convention Center is
located off the North Lobby. It is open feach day from
8:30 a.m. until closing in the evenings. The First Aid
Room is staffed by a registered nurse and a qualified
physician who are volunteers from Louisville United
Methodist churches. After hours, persons with medi-
cal needs may call Dr. C. Kenneth Peters, family
physician, at 491-0809. For after-hour medical emer-
gencies call 911 and ask for transportation to the
Methodist Evangelical Hospital emergency room, lo-
cated in the heart of the city near the hotels where
delegates and visitors are housed.
Phone Listings
Business Manager/Director of Facilities
588-4117
Commission on Genereil Conference
588-4117
Daily Christian Advocate
588-4325
First Aid
588-4381
ext 239
General Agencies
588-4144
Information/Message Center/Lost & Found
588-4285
Local Committee
588-4318
News Desk
588-4890
Radio News
588-4896
Secretary of General Conference
588^345
Treasurer's Office
588-4369
TV News
588-4897
First Aid (after hours)
491-0809
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Oklahoma Choir To Lead Wednesday's Worship
The Apache (Oklahoma) United Methodist Church
choir will lead the 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. worship serv-
ices today. The choir is under the direction of Penny J.
Perry.
The singers, all members of the church, represent
several Native American tribes including Comanche,
Apache, Kiowa, Seneca, Mescalero Apache, Choctaw,
Fort Sill Apache, and Kiowa Apache. They have sung
at the Granite Reformatory and for revivals and special
services in churches across the Oklahoma Indian Mis-
sionary Conference. The choir will present a concert at
2 p.m. in the sanctuary of Trinity United Methodist
Chvu-ch prior to the 2:30 worship hour.
Preaching in the 8:30 a.m. service today will be
Bishop Louis W. Schowengerdt of the Northwest
Texas/New Mexico Area. Liturgists will be Dr. William
Hutchinson of Albuquerque, NM, and the Rev. Jo Carr
of Pampa, TX. The preacher in the 2:30 p.m. service
will be Dr. Manfred W. Marquardt, dean of the United
Methodist Theological Seminary in Reutlingen, West
Germany. He will be assisted by liturgist Dr. Erika
Welti of Zurich, Switzerland.
Organist in today's services is Dan Stokes, director
of music ministries at Christ Church United Methodist,
Louisville.
The choir of the United Methodist Church of Apache, Oldahoma.
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Council Of Bishops
Report To The General Conference 1992
Nominations for Election
The General Council on Finance
and Administration
(Nominated by the Jurisdictional Colleges of Bish-
ops and elected by the General Conference *905.1).
North Central
I.Ellen Brubaker
2.Young S. Lee
3.L. Kim Doverspike
4. Evelyn Goodson
S.Aretha Jones
6. Jose Rosa
Northeastern
I.Noah Reed
2. Eugene Matthews
S.Sandra Kelley Lackore
4. Shirley Parris
S.Larry G. Johnson
6.Tracey Merrick
South Central
l.Virgilio Vasquez-Garza
2.Aaron Black
S.Stan Sager
4.H. Weldon Macke
S.Nancy Carruth
6.Marilynn Loyd ,
Southeastern
I.Karen Collier
2. Lawrence Dill
S.Frank Furman
4.Cashar Evans
S.Mary Ellen Bullard
e.Martha W. Gerald
Western
l.Edsel White
2.David Orendorf
S.Raul Alegria
4.RogerKruse
S.Sally Brown Geis
G.Eunice Sato
At-large
(Nominated by the Council of Bishops and elected
by the General Conference ''90S.1)
1. William White Wisconsin NC
2. Zedna Haverstock Central PA NE
3. Barbara Schaffer Alaska MissionaryW
4. Lenora Thompson Ford E PA
NE
s.
Henning Bjerno
N. Europe
CC
6.
Joseph Heyward
S Carolina
SE
7.
Elsie Crickard
KS West
SC
8.
Lee Sheaffer
Virginia
SE
9.
Chad Anglemeyer
(under age 30)
KS West
SC
10.
Amy Valdez
(under age 18)
Iowa
NC
General Board of Pensions
Nominated by the Council of Bishops and elected by
the General Conference (not more than two from the
same jurisdiction, *1602.1a
Jurisdiction
1.
Kay Alburj'-Smith
NE
2.
Cindy Garn
NC
S.
Dight Grain
NE
4.
Quillian Yancey
SE
5.
Anne Chin
W
6.
Nancy McMillan
SC
General Commission
on Archives and History
Nominated by the Council of Bishops and elected by
5 General Conference (*1804).
Jurisdiction
1.
Sue Alexander
NE
2.
Janet Engle
W
3.
Al Wineberger
SE
4.
Kim Vaughn
NC
S.
Marie Copher
SE
6.
Artemio Guillermo
NC
7.
Maynard Brichford
NC
8.
Pam Lineberger
SE
9.
Robert Monk
SC
10.
John Sims
NC
11.
Jim Beal
SC
12.
Ralph Blanks
NE
13.
Robert Rosas
W
Judicial Council
Nominated by the Council of Bishops and elected by
the General Conference (*2601)
Jurisdiction
1. Don Lefeler NC
2. Glenda C. Thomas W
S. Susan Henry Crowe SE
4. Joyce Alford NC
5. Richard Wright NE
6. Robert Sweet NE
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7.
Zan Holmes
SC
8.
Thee Schaad (Switz)
CC
9.
James Kambor (Liberia)
CC
10.
James M. Dolliver
W
(to retire after four ;
years)
11.
Williard H. Douglas, Jr.
SE
12.
Elizabeth B. Gundlach
NE
13.
Wesley Bailey
SE
14.
Clenzo Fox
NC
15.
Crisolito Pascual
CC
Secretary-designate of The General
Conference
Nominated by the Council of Bishops and elected by
the General Conference (*604)
1. Carolyn Marshall NC
Episcopal Members of The General
Commission on Archives and History
Nominated by the Council of Bishops, elected by the
General Conference ("1804.2).
Jurisdiction
1. New Bishop NE
2. New Bishop SC
Episcopal Members of The
General Board of Church And Society
Nominated by theCouncil of Bishops, elected by the
General Conference (*805.2b).
Jurisdiction
1.
Roy I. Sano
W
2.
Joseph H. Yeakel
NE
3.
New Bishop
NC
4.
Arthur Kulah
CC
5.
Ruediger R. Minor
CC
6.
New Bishop
SE
7.
New Bishop
SC
Episcopal Members of The General
Board of Discipleship
Nominated by the Council of Bishops, elected by the
General Conference (''805.2b).
Jurisdiction
1. David J. Lawson NC
2. Robert C. Morgan SE
3. Walter Klaiber CC
4. Thomas B. Stockton SE
5. Richard B. Wilke SC
6. Elias G. Galvan W
7. J. Alfred Ndoricimpa CC
8. Sharon Brown ChristopherNC
9. New Bishop NE
10. Bruce P. Blake SC
Elected by the Council of Bishops ("1204.1):
Ngoy Wakadilo CC
Episcopal Members of The General
Board of Global Ministries:
Nominated by the Council of Bishops, elected by the
General Conference (»805.2b).
Jurisdiction
1.
C.P. Minnick, Jr.
SE
2.
Dan E. Solomon
SC
3.
F. Herbert Skeete
NE
4.
J. Lloyd Knox
SE
5.
Felton E. May
NE
6.
Moises Fernandes
CC
7.
New Bishop
NC
8.
New Bishop
W
9.
New Bishop
CC - Philippines
10.
New Bishop
SC
Elected by the Council of Bishops from the Central
Conferences("1412.6):
1. Jose C. Gamboa, Jr.
2. Kainda Katembo
3. Heinrich Bolleter
Episcopal Members of The General
Board of Higher Education
and Ministry
Nominated by the Council of Bishops, elected by the
General Conference ("805.2b).
Jurisdiction
1.
Calvin D. McConnell
W
2.
William B. Lewis
NC
3.
H. Hasbrouck Hughes
Jr.SE
4.
William B. Oden
SC
5.
Emerito P. Nacpil
CC
6.
Sheldon Duecker
NC
7.
Neil Irons
NE
8.
New Bishop
SE
9.
New Bishop
CC (Zimbabwe)
10.
New Bishop
CC
(Sierra Lieone)Elected by the Coimcil of Bishops
("1507).: Joao S. Machado CC
Episcopal Members of The General
Council on Finance and
Administration:
Nominated by the Council of Bishops and elected by
the General Conference ("905 .4c).
Jurisdiction
NC
NE
SEElected to the
Richard C.
1. Edwin C. Boulton
2. Forrest C. Stith
3. Richard C. Looney
Committee on Official Forms and Records
Looney (•905.4c).
University Senate
(Council of Bishops to nominate twelve for (General
Conference to elect four "1517.2).Chief Executive Offi-
cers:
Jurisdiction
1.
Ken Pye
SC
2.
Julius Scott, Jr.
SC
3.
F.Tom Trotter
W
4.
Robert Bottoms
NC
5.
Joab Lesesne
SE
6.
Thomas C. Courtice
NE
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Holding other positions:
7.
Maijorie Suchocki
W
8.
Douglas Meeks
NE
9.
Wayne Ciunmings
SE
10.
Sandra Lutz
NC
11.
John Q.T. King
SC
12.
Carolyn Johnson
NC
Appointments for Information
Onlyuniversity Senate
(Council of Bishops to appoint four, two of whom
shall be chief executive officers of United Methodist-re-
lated educational institutions, and two holding other
positions relevant to academic or financial affairs or
church relationships. *1517.2)J
Jurisdiction
1. Don Messer (Chief Exec) W
2. Gloria Scott (Chief Exec.)) SE
3. Vivian Bull NE
4. Joseph Taylor NC
Commission on The General
Conference Class of 2000
1.
Robert Brandt
NE
2.
Carole Cotton-Winn
SC
3.
Mollie Stewart
SE
4.
Kimball Salmon
W
5.
Harry Shaner
W
6.
Maximo Dizon
CC (Middle Phil)
Committee on Plan of Organization
and Rules of Order
1.
Richard Hamilton
NC
2.
Harvey Manchester
NE
3.
Marvin McReynolds
SC
4.
Jerry Bray
SE
5.
Robert Stevens
W
6.
David Quee
CC
7.
Edna Williams
At-large
8.
Carmen Carrico
At-large
9.
Sandra Dufi-esne
At-large
10.
Phylemon Titus
At-large
Legislative Committee Officers
Central Conference
Chair: Bishop Emerito P. Nacpil; Vice Chair: Bishop
Ruediger R. Minor, Secretary: Sharon Rader.
Church And Society
Chair: James M. Lawson Jr., California-Pacific; Vice
Chair: Thalia F. Matherson, North Texas; Secretary:
Don M. Pike, Central Texas.
Conferences
Chair: Vance Summers Jr., West Ohio; Vice Chair:
Fritz Mutti, Missouri West; Secretary: Susan D. Messen-
ger, North Indiana.
Discipleship
Chair: C. Rex Bevins, Nebraska; Vice Chair: Ann B.
Sherer, Texas; Secretary: J. LaVon Wilson, Central Illi-
nois.
Financial Administration
Chair: Sandra L. Kelley Lackore, Southern New
England; Vice Chair: Ewing Werlein Jr., Texas; Secre-
tary: Velma Bunch, Tennessee.
Faith And Mission
Chair: Charlene P. Kammerer, Florida; Vice Chair:
James A. Harnish, Florida; Secretary: Ronald Y. Koo,
North Texas.
General And Judicial Administration
Chair: Walter Kimbrough, North Georgia; Vice
Chair: Carolyn Johnson, North Indiana; Secretary:
David Severe, Oklahoma.
Global Ministries
Chair: Twick Morrison, Mississippi; Vice Chair: Paul
Alegria, California-Nevada; Secretary: Connie Mitchell,
Kentucky.
Higher Education And Chaplaincy
Chair: Janet E. Stephenson, Iowa; Vice Chair: Alfred
L. Norris, Louisiana; Secretary: Sam Wynn, North
Carolina.
Independent Commissions
Chair: Gilbert H. Caldwell, Eastern Pennsylvania;
Vice Chair: Becky Haase, California Pacific; Secretary:
Edna L. Williams, Alabama- West Florida.
Local Church
Chair: Janice Riggle Huie, Southwest Texas; Vice
Chair: Roy Stephenson, Memphis; Secretary: Bradley
Watkins, Central Illinois.
Ordained And Diaconal Ministry
Chair: Dennis M. Campbell, North Carolina; Vice
Chair: Rosa Washington, California-Nevada; Secretary:
Mary Elizabeth Moore, California-Pacific.
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Standing Commission
on Alcohol and Drugs
Petition Number IC-12434-3000-R$; Howard Lydick
First United Methodist Church, Richardson, Texas
In order to make more effectual the efforts of the
United Methodist Church in creating a Christian public
sentiment and in crystallizing opposition to aU public
violations of the moral law, and especially to oppose the
many evils existing in society caused by the consumption
of alcoholic beverages and other drugs, there shall be a
Standing General Commission on Alcohol and
Drugs, hereinafter known as the Commission.
Its headquarters shall be in Washington, D.C.
PURPOSE:
The object and duty of the Commission shall be to
promote by an intensive educational program voluntaiy
total abstinence from all intoxicants and narcotics; the
educational program to include the use of radio,
television, publication and distribution of literature; to
promote observance and enforcement of constitutional
provisions and statutory enactments which suppress the
traffic in alcoholic beverages and in narcotic drugs; and to
promote the speedy enactment of such legislation
throughout the world.
INCORPORATION:
The Commission shall be incorporated in the District
of Columbia. The Commission shall be the legal successor
and successor in trust of the corporations, boards, depart-
ments or entities known as the Department of Himian
Welfare of the General Board of Church and Society of
the United Methodist Church; the Division of General
Welfare of the General Board of Church and Society of
the United Methodist Chiu-ch; the Division of General
Welfare of the General Board of Christian Social Con-
cerns of the United Methodist Church; the Department of
Christian Social Action of the Evangelical United
Brethren Church; the Division of Alcohol Problems and
General Welfare of the General Board of Christian Sociid
Concerns of the Methodist Church; the Division of
Temperance and General Welfare of the General Board of
Christian Social Concerns of the Methodist Church; the
Board of Temperance of the Methodist Church; and the
Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals of
the Methodist Episcopal Church.
MEMBERSHIP:
The Commission shall consist of thirty persons elected
by the Jurisdictional Conferences and three Bishops
elected by the Council of Bishops. Those elected to the
Commission shall be chosen solely for their demonstrated
concern about the problems caused in our society by the
presence and use of alcoholic beverages and other drugs.
Each Jurisdiction shall elect six persons from the list of
persons proposed for General Agency membership by the
Annual Conferences. A Jurisdiction may elect a maximum
of four clergy members or four lay members. At the first
meeting of each quadrennium and each annual meeting
thereafter, the Commission may elect an additional per-
son or persons based on special expertise which will be of
assistance to the Commission provided that a maximum
of five such persons may be elected each quadrennium.
VACANCIES in the Commission membership shall be
filled by the procedure defined in para. 812 of the General
Provisions.
OFFICERS:
The officers of the Commission shaU be a President, a
Vice President, a Secretary and a Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
The Commission shaU have an Executive Committee
composed of the elected officers and two additional per-
sons selected by the Commission from among its other
members. The Genered Secretary shall be a member of
the Executive Committee with a voice but not the right to
vote. The Conunittee shall have the power ad interim to
fill {my vacancies occurring in the elected staff and to
transact such business and adopt such resolutions and
statements as are authorized between the meetings of the
Commission. It shidl report all of its actions to the Com-
mission promptly after each of its meetings and again for
confirmation at the next meeting of the Commission.
MEETINGS:
The Commission shall hold an annual meeting at a
time and place to be determined by its executive commit-
tee, and such other meetings as its work may require, and
shall enact suitable bylaws governing the activities of the
Commission and its employees. A m^ority of the member-
ship shall constitute a quorum.
STAFF.-
The Commission shall have a General Secretary and
one or more Associate General Secretaries as its work
may show to be necessary. The commission shall be other-
wise organized and operate according to the general
provisions of the Administrative Order of the Discipline
except where they may be in conflict with the provisions
herein adopted specifically for the Commission.
FUNDING:
The Standing Commission shaU be funded like other
general agencies of the church (para. 906 of the Dis-
cipline). During its first quadrennium (1992-1996) it shall
receive from the funds otherwise authorized for the use of
the General Board of Church and Society that percentage
which corresponds to the amount authorized for the use
of the Boiu-d of Temperance during the last quadrennium
(1956-60) that the former Boards of Temperance, World
Peace and Social & Economic Relations received in-
dividual appropriations. It shall receive aU property
owned or controlled by the former Board of Temperance
at the time of its merger, in 1960, with the former Boards
of World Peace and Social & Economic Relations.
The Commission shall be authorized to solicit and cre-
ate special funds; to receive gifts and bequests; to hold
properties and securities in trust; and to administer all
these financial affidrs in accordance with its own rules
and the provisions of the Discipline.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE:
Each Annual Conference shall establish a Commission
on Alcohol and Drugs. The total membership of this Com-
mission shall be determined by each Annusd Conference
according to its own rules. Each member of the Standing
General Commission on Alcohol and Drugs shall be an ex
oflicio member, with vote, of the Annual Conference
where that member resides or has their Annual Con-
ference membership. Clergy appointed beyond the local
church may, if they chose, be a member of the Commis-
sion of the Annual Conference where they reside.
LOCAL CHURCH:
Each local church shall have a work area for Alcohol
and Drugs.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This legislation shall become effective on October 1,
1992.
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May 6, 1992
THE EPISCOPAL ADDRESS
1992 General Conference
Bishop C. Dale White
We gather once again in General Conference, hun-
dreds of lay and clergy called of God to give leadership
to the Church of Jesus Christ. We come from all over
the world, speaking many languages. We represent a
world-wide company of disciples millions strong. We
come trusting that the Holy Spirit will guide us and in-
spire us to lead the Church with pastoral sensitivity
and prophetic vision.
As we gather, we remember the words of Luke the
physician, who described the life of the first Christian
congregation in Jerusalem, in Acts 2:42-47 (NRSV):
"They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching
and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the
prayers. Awe came upon everyone, because many won-
ders and signs were being done through the apostles.
All who believed were together and had all things in
common; they would sell their possessions and goods
and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need.
And day by day, as they spent much time together in
the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food
with glad and generous hearts, praising God and hav-
ing the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the
Lord added to their number those who were being
saved."
Let us pray that all that we do and say here may
bear the fruits of the Spirit in the thousands of congre-
gations which we represent. 0, God, may the memory
of that first Christian congregation, its deep spiritual-
ity, its overwhelming generosity, its warm and welcom-
ing fellowship, be the vision which shapes our life
together, here and wherever the people called Method-
ist reside. Amen.
Since we last gathered four years ago, a number of
our colleagues in the Council of Bishops have stepped
out of our midst into the Church Eternal. Though sepa-
rated from our immediate presence, these faithful min-
isters of Jesus Christ are still bound to us all in warm
bonds of love and comimon purpose which mark the
commimion of saints:
1988
Fred G. Holloway (6-1-88)
W. Ralph Ward (6-28-88)
Pedro R. Zottele (8-24-88)
Hazen G. Werner (9-15-88)
W. McFerrin Stowe (11-24-88)
Cornelio Ferrer (11-23-88)
d989
T. Otto Nail (2-21-89)
Paul A. Washburn (5-6-88)
W. Kenneth Pope (6-26-89)
John Wesley Lord (6-26-89)
1990
James W. Henley (6-7-90)
Friedrich Wunderlich (7-9-90)
Paul V. Galloway (84-90)
1991
Sante Uberto Barbieri (2-13-91)
W. Kenneth Goodson (9-17-91)
1992
Francis E. Kearns (1-29-92)
In silence let us remember these visionary leaders
and take courage.
In this time together the bishops of the Church wish
to share with you vital concerns which have captured
our attention over these past months. Responding to
the call of the Church for the Council of Bishops to offer
vigorous leadership to the people of God, we have
sought to lead the Church through three episcopal in-
itiatives. In each case, the response of the Church has
been magnificent. Leading laity of hundreds of congre-
gations, pastors, diaconal ministers, persons of special-
ized competence, seminary and university faculties, all
have shared their perspectives and their recommenda-
tions. Directors and staff of all the Boards and Agen-
cies of the (jeneral Church have responded with
enthusiasm. Their resources of staff time, printed and
audio-visual materials, research facilities and finances
have been invested willingly.
The first episcopal initiative addressed the nuclear
crisis as the bishops wrote In Defense of Creation.
In this quadrenniimi we challenged the Chvu-ch to
respond to the crisis of Substance Abuse and Violence,
and to explore our missional readiness with a study of
Vital Congregations - Faithful Disciples.
We invite you now to reflect with us on our learn-
ings from these initiatives. Where will the Spirit now
lead us as we seek to serve this present age?
I. Vital Congregations - Faithful
Disciples
After intensive study and prayerful reflection, the
bishops led the Church in Vital Congregations - Faith-
ful Disciples. The bishops invited the Church to enter
into a time of discernment, of searching self-examina-
tion, of listening intently for the word of (Jrod for the
new age now dawning.
In a pastoral letter, we the bishops declared our own
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. to fast and pray on behalf of congregational vitality
and faithful discipleship;
. to lead our annual conferences in discerning God's
vision for the church and congregational life;
. to evaluate o\ir styles of episcopal leadership as
they affect congregational life and the mission of the
connection;
. to seek to nurture the life of existing congregations
and to encourage the establishment of new ones;
. to preach the Word and celebrate Holy Communion
regularly in local congregations.
To the Chiurch, and now again to this General Con-
ference we bring this charge: "We plead with you to
join us in our yearning, in our fasting, in our praying,
in our study and in our work on behalf of vital congre-
gations and faithful disciples, and in commending Je-
sus Christ as Lord and Savior of the world."
The United Methodist Church has been compared to
a giant who has been lulled to sleep. So great is its
spiritual power that as it awakens, the transforming
spirit of Jesus Christ could radiate among the nations
with a new brilliance.
Our word to our congregations is therefore: Wake
up! Be alert! Pray more earnestly, ponder the Scrip-
tures more thoughtfully, set upon your journey into
mission with a renewed vitality!
1. From Paralysis to Movement
We challenge our people to come awake for the jour-
ney from paralysis to movement, "enlivening our mis-
sion in Christ's name. Methodism began as an
evangelical renewal movement among the laity, cen-
tered on the personal reality of God, holiness of living,
and active love for the poor and distressed. The dyna-
mism of that movement is available today."
What can we identify as paralyzing influences upon
our congregations? Those forces bedevil us, even in the
best of times. The late Bishop Gerald Kennedy used to
thunder: "Ten million Methodists! Where is the power
loss?" Surely the power is lost, not through some mas-
sive power outage; the power of the Holy Spirit floods
our very being. The power is lost through myriads of
small leaks, as the vision and the courage to minister
with joyous enthusiasm are bled from us. Where is the
power loss? Each of us might make a list of insidious
power leakages. Such a list might include:
• Demoralization. Many of us are members of cul-
tures which reward bigness and define excellence in nu-
merical terms. In contrast: we are a denomination of
small-membership congregations. Many of these con-
gregations are demoralized by a sense of second-class
citizenship. We confess that as a denomination we
have too often added to the demoralization of small
membership congregations by depriving them of skilled
leadership or burdening them with unnecessary struc-
ture.
We confess that the Methodist vision of a connec-
tional church has often been dulled by provincial atti-
tudes. It is time to draw upon our long experience with
cooperative ministries and cooperative parishes. Mod-
els developed during times of our dynamic growth need
to be rediscovered. We are weak only as we fail to work
together. We are strong as we share resources and
unite o»ir strength in mission.
♦ Rigidity in the face of change. In a fast-chang-
ing world, congregations which are not adaptable lose
vitality. Emerging opportunities for ministry are over-
looked. New populations of singles or unchurched chil-
dren or the elderly or racial-ethnic people surround our
congregations. We confess that a sense of powerless-
ness often blocks our outreach. Chm-ches fail to grow
when entrenched leaders refuse to share power with
new talent. Churches fail to grow when fear of losing
an intimate family feeling causes the people to reject
new-comers.
Nowhere is resistance to change more evident than
in the worship life of so many of our congregations.
One suspects that in many places people hesitate to in-
vite others to church because they know nothing inspir-
ing is likely to happen there. Liturgical laziness is a
curse of the Church. Matthew Fox has said, "To invite
people to church and put them to sleep is a sin."
We are grateful that signs of spiritual awakening
aboimd among us:
* Innovative forms of vital worship are emerging in
thousands of congregations.
* Our people sing the praises of God under the guid-
ance of a superb new United Methodist Hymnal We
look forward to a new Book of Worship.
* Covenant discipleship groups, modem Wesleyan
Class Meetings are being revived, as the United Meth-
odist people share in the pastoral care ministry of all
Christians.
* Pastors are being trained in spiritual formation in
seminaries and Annual Conference programs.
* Spiritual life retreats and Walk to Emmaus are a
growing source of spiritual formation and sustenance
for many. In one region, leaders of Roman Catholic re-
treat centers express amazement that United Method-
ists are their major clients.
* The Upper Room is an inspiration to hundreds of
thousands of people in many countries. Our General
Boards and Agencies bless the Church with a remark-
able array of sacred literature and attractive resources
for the study of the faith.
Resistance to change is a paralyzing reality among
us. Yet we know that openness to change must never
lead us to cultural conformity. The cultural captivity of
the Church is a danger in every place and in every age.
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Innovation must never be equated with shallow fad-
dishness. Preaching a relevant faith is not the same as
preaching cheap grace. We need an unusual capacity
for discernment to tell the difference.
* Internal power struggles. How often we war
against our own members. We confess that we some-
times search out ways to discredit our own boards and
agencies, carefully nurturing any signs of weakness.
Some among us seem bent at times upon alienating our
members from the unified mission of the Church. In
the end, our members become confused, their efforts
weakened.
We must claim our unity in Christ! We need to fo-
cus oiu- mission resources on projects which are ac-
countable to the Church and which reflect our holistic
Wesleyan theology.
The General Conference of 1988 released to the
Church a superb statement of ovir biblical theology. We
have barely begun to actualize its meaning. The
charge is often heard that United Methodists have no
clear theology. That is simply not true! Within the
boundaries of our holistic Wesleyan theology, different
persons will naturally cherish different priorities. Our
rich diversity should be celebrated, our unity in Christ
claimed. Uncharitable attitudes toward those who dif-
fer from us are unworthy of us. We must never allow
mean-spirited and polarizing discourse to sap ovu- ener-
gies or paralyze our ministries. We need to recall the
Word: "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, pa-
tience, blindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness,
and self-control." (Gal. 5:22, NRSV)
♦ Fear of Controversy. How often we hear the
cry: "We will split the church if we deal with this is-
sue!" We confess our fear that any serious debate of
controversial issues will reveal how fragile is our unity.
We should remember that issues are controversial be-
cause they matter to people. They matter because they
challenge vital interests and force a new look at basic
values. Open dialogue on sensitive issues allows us to
discern the leading of the Holy Spirit. Ovu- people find
the guidance they seek. Struggling together to find an-
swers to perplexing problems may be painful, but it can
also be invigorating!
This General Conference will lead the Church in
the examination of a number of crucial issues. One of
the most controversial will be the report of the Commis-
sion to Study Homosexuality. Whatever our final deci-
sion upon the recommendations of that Commission, we
pray that we might model here for the whole Church
the matiu-e capacity to examine such sensitive matters
with good grace and an open spirit. May we all pray for
the ability to discern the leading of the Holy Spirit.
May we in this as in all things claim our unity in
Christ even as we rejoice in our diversity. As we search
together for the Word of God on such vital matters, let
us remember I Cor.:13; let all things be done in love.
The Church has been a reforming and renewing
presence in all of our societies precisely because it has
the courage to seek and to declare the new directions in
which the Spirit is leading the people of God. Our pro-
phetic calling to seek new truth depends upon our will-
ingness to risk honest debate.
* Racism, sexism, tribalism, classism. We have
long known that racism, sexism, tribalism, and clas-
sism in all their forms are a paralyzing influence
among us. They compromise ovir witness, deprive the
Church of the gifts of many, and drive some away from
us. For years we have read the scriptures: "There is no
longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free,
there is no longer male and female; for all of you are
one in Christ Jesus." (Gal. 3:28, NRSV). Yet we confess
that blatantly open acts of bigotry occur even among
us. Institutionalized forms of discrimination are often
overlooked or ignored in both Church and society.
Let us renew the mandate which the 1988 General
Conference gave us: all annual conferences, local
churches, seminaries, general agencies, institutions,
and the Council of Bishops should make the elimina-
tion of racism a priority in all their agendas! It is time
now for us to redouble our efforts to create just policies
which witness that every human being is beloved of
God regardless of race, class, sex, national, or ethnic
origin.
* Let us repent of our complicity either consciously
or unconsciously in systems of bigotry and discrimina-
tion.
* Let every person here make a renewed commit-
ment to courageous witness and action.
* Let us continue our efforts to hasten the demise of
the apartheid system in South Afi^ca. Methodist peo-
ple have been influential in the sanctions movement.
The World Methodist Council is giving prophetic lead-
ership. The resurgence of ancient ethnic hatreds in
many lands is a disturbing development. The new
apartheid system which has been built to oppress and
exploit the Palestinian people in the Occupied Territo-
ries must be forcefully condemned.
* Let us use the occasion of the 500th anniversary of
the Evu"opean expansion into the Americas for confes-
sion and reparation for the brutal exploitation and
genocide of indigenous peoples. May this anniversary
be a time of new beginnings.
As a Mayan leader said recently: "How can we cele-
brate, when with the coming of Columbus, the flower of
our life died." Indigenous people in many lands need
our support in the struggle for justice.
* We recall with sorrow that half the world's people,
women and gfrls, continue to experience discrimination
and violence because of their gender. Let us add the
strength of our voices in support of the ratification of
the U.N. Convention to Eliminate Discrimination
Against Women. Let us condemn in the strongest pos-
sible way the sexual harrassment of women wherever it
occvirs.
As we look around the Church, we know "we have
this treasure in earthen vessels", yet the treasiu-e glows
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from within. We confess our paralysis. We accept the
absolution of a gracious God. We rejoice in every sign
that we are emerging as a dynamic spiritual movement
today, an open and hospitable church:
* Relational evangelism is a way of life for many
thousands of congregations. The Holy Spirit leads
many to Christ through vital worship, invitational
preaching and personal witness. A warm spirit of Koi-
nonia radiates into the communities, and "day by day
the Lord adds to our number those who are being
saved."
* We are a Pentecost Church, a meeting place for
many nationalities of people. New immigrant commu-
nities are blessed with ovu- right hand of fellowship.
Multi-ethnic congregations bear testimony to the new
age of reconciled peoples God is creating in the world.
The Ethnic Minority Local Church program and the
emerging strategies for Hispanic Ministries reveal our
commitment to inclusive evangelism. The Commis-
sions on Religion and Race and the Status and Role of
Women assist us in monitoring our activities.
* We are open to our brothers and sisters in other de-
nominations and faiths. We continue a long tradition of
ecumenical leadership through councils of churches at
all levels, and through grass-roots cooperative minis-
tries. Our ecimienical commitment is written into our
Constitution: "As part of the Church Universal, the
United Methodist Church believes that the Lord of the
Church is calling Christians everywhere to strive to-
ward unity; and therefore it will seek, and work for,
unity at all levels of church life." We have signaled our
intention to continue a vigorous involvement in the
COCU process: "We celebrate God's call to the concept
of covenant relationship expressed in Churches in Cove-
nant Communion as an expression of Christian unity
that is organic and spiritual rather than organizational
and institutional". While the Council of Bishops is rec-
ommending delay on the vote on covenanting until
1996, yet "we long for the day when the covenant may
be realized among us, and acknowledge with joy our
eagerness to enter into covenant." Let no voices among
us dampen our historic eagerness for Christian unity.
* Mission evangelism is a growing commitment. Co-
ordinated through the General Board of Global Minis-
tries the whole Church is making extraordinary efforts
to reach into areas where the Gospel has not been
heard or has long been silenced. We appreciate the
eagerness of our people to assist the churches in East-
em Europe and the former Soviet Union as they claim
their new freedom to witness to the living Christ. The
Council of Bishops has released Bishop Ruediger Minor
to give full-time leadership to this effort. The growing
churches of Africa and Asia reveal an awakening
church. We are overcoming our paralysis and moving
into the world with renewed energy. The Great Com-
mission guides us: "Go therefore and make disciples of
all nations...." (Matt. 28:18)
2. From Numbness to Creativity
We call the Church to come awake for the journey
from numbness to creativity, "as we become a sign to
the world that God is alive and God's promise is real.
The Holy Spirit is blowing among us to stir a new
imagination for the Church. We are blessed with
countless gifts and resources.... By God's grace we will
receive the creativity to match those gifts with the
world's needs."
We are truly a gifted people. The Holy Spirit equips
all the people of God with the gifts necessary to edify
the Chvu-ch and to carry the love of Christ to the world.
To call out the gifts of the laity, the people of God, must
be a central responsibility of every person in leader-
ship.
1). The Ministry of the Whole People of God. Vi-
tal congregations accept their essential task of "equip-
ping the saints for the work of ministry." They are
effective in training and challenging laity for creative
expressions of ministry within the congregation, to the
community, and into the whole world.
Can we allow ourselves to forget that Methodism
was essentially a lay movement, and in its most vi-
brant forms remains a lay movement yet today? John
Wesley recruited and trained thousands of unordained
persons in a wide range of leadership and ministry
functions.
For Mr. Wesley, growth toward Christian perfection
is growth into discipleship. A life of good works, serv-
ice and witness is the natvu-al fruit of faith growing
through disciplined prayer and Bible study. Prayer,
faithful attendance upon Holy Communion and Bible
study are organically related to feeding the hungry,
clothing the naked, helping the stranger, and visiting
the sick and imprisoned. All personal holiness is social
holiness.
The Wesleyan experience shows that the biblical em-
phasis on the priesthood of believers and the gifts of the
Spirit is practical. The work of pastors, teachers and
administrators is to equip the whole body for ministry,
calling out, honoring and organizing the gifts of the la-
ity into one unified body for prayer, service and wit-
ness.
We will debate in this General Conference recom-
mendations from the Commission to Study the Minis-
try. As we deliberate upon the forms of ordained and
diaconal ministry in our midst, let us rejoice in the con-
tribution which the Commission has made during two
quadrennia of study. It has articulated again our clear
understanding of the ministry of the whole people of
God. The Commission concludes:
"Ministry describes the service to which all the Peo-
ple of God, individually or corporately, are called. To
be a follower of Jesus Christ is to be in ministry. Each
Christian's life is to be a conscious and intentional ex-
pression of the ministry of Jesus Christ in all dimen-
sions of living. This ministry is carried out through
worship, witness, and service to others, both in the
Christian communion and in the world."
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The critical question for us is this: will we put into
practice in these days our biblical theology of the minis-
try of all Christians? We confess that far too many con-
gregations are damaged by lay apathy and clergy
domination.
We are especially concerned that in every country
the gifts of lay women be fully honored and invested in
ministry. Our full support of the WCC Ecumenical
Decade of the Churches in Solidarity with Women is
crucial.
We take heart that the General Board of Disci-
pleship is committed to a primary focus on strengthen-
ing the laity. Programs to equip men for service in the
Church and the community deserve our full support.
The nurture of children and youth should be a priority
in every congregation.
2). Clergy Leadership. Several recent studies
show that church growth and vitality emerge where
clergy are enthusiastic and effective, when they know
they are called and have confidence in the congrega-
tion.
If we seek confirmation of the relationship between
enthusiastic leaders and a vital church, we need only to
look to Mr. Wesley's innovative strategies for providing
the scattered Methodist societies and classes with "the
itineracy," the traveling lay preachers who gathered
the isolated bands of new Christians into the "connec-
tion."
As we rejoice in the growing numbers of clergy
women in om* midst, we recall that hundreds of trained
class leaders and a nimiber of preachers under Mr.
Wesley's guidance were women. We are true to that
heritage. Growing numbers of women serve congrega-
tions with distinction. Many are emerging as outstand-
ing leaders of the denomination. We see clearly now
that all forms of discrimination against women in min-
istry deprive the Church of energetic leadership it des-
perately needs. Patriarchal assumptions which blind
us to the gifts of women do not belong in the Church.
Mr. Wesley reluctantly came to see that effective
pastoral leadership did not necessarily emerge from for-
mal education. Yet he would not abide incompetence.
The Methodist preachers were expected to "improve the
time" by at least six hours of study a day.
In an early Discipline, Mr. Wesley was challenged
by a lay preacher with the words, "I have no taste for
study. What shall I do?" Wesley thimdered: "Then cul-
tivate a taste for it, or return to your former vocation!"
In episcopal addresses to General Conference, we
have announced again and again ovu- intention to "re-
deem and renew the itineracy." We continue to affirm
the unique role of the itineracy in our heritage and re-
gard it as a powerful instrument for mission. We have
seen its capacity to challenge racist, sexist and agist bi-
ases which have excluded talented clergy in some de-
nominations. It has often prevented the splitting of our
churches by heated debate over whether the pastor goes
or stays. Itineracy has assured continuity of leadership
in our congregations, and provided clergy with a secure
financial base to liberate their energies for ministry.
In these changing times we commit ourselves to ex-
ercise the episcopal power of appointment with creative
sensitivity. We will take seriously thorough-going con-
sultation in every place. We will welcome suggestions
for innovative strategies to improve our methods. We
will work pastorally to assure that every clergy person
grows spiritually and professionally. We will assist in-
effective clergy to seek another vocation. We will
search for ways to overcome the disparity in salaries
which hurt clergy morale and damage collegiality.
We hope that the new health insurance plan for
clergy being considered here will help us to control the
rapid escalation of clergy compensation costs. These
costs are sapping the missional energies of our congre-
gations.
We thank Grod for the marvelous gift to the world:
thousands of Spirit-alive congregations of faithful peo-
ple, a beacon of hope in a world agonizing with the
birth pangs of a new age.
Are we a New Testament Church today? We rejoice
that the Spirit of the risen Christ which brings the
Church into being lives among us.
Our coiu-age and ingenuity will be severely tested as
we face the crisis of an age in turmoil. Two initiatives
by the Council have sought to energize our people to
come awake to the struggles of the age: Substance
Abuse and Urban Violence, and In Defense of Creation.
II. SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND URBAN
VIOLENCE
In April 1989, the Council of Bishops took the im-
precedented step of releasing one of ovur number to min-
ister full-time for a year to combat a major scourge of
our time — substance abuse and urban violence. These
are two interrelated features of a social disease which
has grown to epidemic proportions.
This Bishops' Initiative was taken in response to the
vision and passionate concern of one man. Bishop Fel-
ton May. Bishop May shared his agony that in the
United States that an entire generation of talented
black and hispanic youth is being lost, victim to social
degeneration in the blighted hearts of large cities. The
Council agreed and declared: "The massive deteriora-
tion of the social fabric of major metropolitan areas
across the United States qualifies for the temporary as-
signment of a bishop to impact the life of the church."
Bishop May was assigned to a year of ministry in
Washington, D.C.
Anyone who doubts the seriousness of the urban cri-
sis should hear the words of the United Methodist pas-
tors in Washington, D.C. who declared:
"We are facing a systemic community pathology
which we have often decried, but never cured. Social
and racial conditions underlined by illiteracy, sub-
standard housing, limited skill-training opportunities,
isolation, chronic welfare dependency, family disorien-
tation and magnification of the symbols of wealth over
personal values and intellectual substance are all con-
tributing factors. To this matrix of debilitation is now
added the fuel of rampant drug abuse."
Drug abuse presents a tragic story: the story of
wasted lives and substance. Millions of users continue
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to spend billions of dollars in pursuit of drug-induced
euphoria, fattening the bank accounts of drug pushers
and fueling the fires of violence. Millions of arrests are
made each year of felons showing traces of drugs in
their systems. The courts are choked with them. Tens
of thousands of young men and women are warehoused
in prisons without treatment or rehabilitation. The
press reports drug-related incidents among airline pi-
lots, train engineers, bus drivers and others who violate
the sacred trust of lives held in their hands.
In the United States the medical costs of drug abuse
are escalating, burdening a health-care system already
in deep crisis. A million drug-exposed infants are re-
ceiving long term care. The horrible AIDS epidemic is
spreading in many nations through drug cultures.
One-fourth of the AIDS victims in the United States
have acquired the disease through contaminated nee-
dles.
* Legal drugs are by far the most commonly used
and abused addictive drugs in the United States and in
many other countries. Alcohol is the great destroyer of
families. It kills and maims and fills our jails. Tobacco
is the horrible killer, taking hundreds and thousands of
lives annually.
It is time now for us to take back our families from
the scourge of harmful drugs. Through teaching, ex-
horting, and modeling, let us advocate for a drug-free
family environment.
It is time now for us to take back our schools from
drug users and drug pushers. Vigorous community ac-
tion could make every school drug free.
* While heroin use is still a problem, cocaine and its
horrible form "crack" are the current focus of public
concern. Urban minority communities bear the brunt
of drug-related violence and tough law-enforcement
measures. But let it register on our consciousness:
most cocaine users in America live in white upper and
middle class families, urban, rural, and suburban.
Opulent homes in fashionable neighborhoods and hum-
ble homes nestled in the valleys of rural America are
invaded. Long lines of cars from suburbia swarm like
locusts through low-income vu-ban neighborhoods,
where poor people sell drugs to survive.
It is time for us to take back our neighborhoods
from cocaine users. The recreational use of cocaine is
diminishing rapidly in many areas. The enemy is on
the run. Let us work to hasten the day.
* Almost all cocaine comes from Peru, Colombia,
and Bolivia, where poverty-stricken farmers are forced
to turn to coca production to feed their families. De-
mand for the drug in the United States has created a
$100 billion industry, twice what the country spends on
oil imports.
Government drug control programs in the United
States cost more than $10 billion annually, 70% of it
spent on law enforcement and a militarized program of
intervention. It is increasingly clear that these highly
publicized programs are failing miserably. Worse, gov-
ernment corruption has added greatly to the scale of
the cocaine trade. Evidence mounts that a "shadow
government" has emerged in partnership with govern-
ment intelligence agencies, trading gims for drugs in
violation of the law, using intelligence assets as a cover
for drug-running. They corrupt law enforcement offi-
cials and intimidate members of congress, all in the
name of the idol "national security".
It is time for us to take back our governments
from the drug barons.
* The crisis of addiction and violence is clearly a
spiritual crisis. It thrives on the spiritual hunger of liv-
ing in highly secularized and materialistic cultures,
where broken families and splintered communities
leave a broad swath of emotional pain and spiritual
bctrrenness. It thrives in a system which traps young
people in decaying commimities, where racial discrimi-
nation and systemic poverty sap their self-esteem and
lay waste their potential. This is a direct challenge to
the Christ who promised abundant living.
We are on the front lines of this struggle. Let us live
in the power of the Gospel as we reclaim our homes, our
schools, our neighborhoods, our cities, our governments
from the systemic evil of addiction. Only the power of
the Great Physician can exorcise the demons and heal
the wounds inflicted by this savage beast.
III. IN DEFENSE OF CREATION
The Council of Bishops was moVed to engage in an
extraordinary intervention in the life of the Church
and the wider society as leading scientists cried alarm
at the horrible threat of nuclear weapons, not only to
the hvunan family, but to the biosphere as well. The
term "nuclear winter" entered our awareness, as com-
puter data revealed that a nuclear war could release
tons of sooty smoke into the atmosphere, cutting off
sunlight and starving plants, animals, and people. The
earth could suffer a second great dying time rivaling
the catastrophe which destroyed the dinosaurs. To
amass such destructive power and to threaten its use is
the essence of blasphemy, a wanton challenge to the
creator God who breathed life into being and who
yearns for Shalom on earth. After two years of prayer
and study, the bishops wrote:
"We write in defense of creation. We do so because
the creation itself is under attack. Air and water, trees
and fruits and flowers, birds and fish and cattle, all
children and youth, women and men live under the
darkening shadow of a threatening nuclear winter."
We called upon Christian people to become evangel-
ists of Shalom, the biblical revelation that the Creator
God is present in power to bring positive peace, joyful
peace, just peace to the whole creation. We reminded
the people that we are followers of Jesus Christ, the
Prince of Peace, who commands us to love our enemies
and promises the richest blessings to peacemakers.
Our study received an overwhelming response.
More than 90% of our congregations in the U.S. utilized
the resources in various ways. The world press en-
gaged in weeks of debate. The study was translated
into six languages and utilized even in the Soviet Un-
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ion and Eastern Europe. A series of dialogues ensued
with scientists and engineers at the Oak Ridge nuclear
facility.
Since then the world awakened to the dawn of a new
hope. The Great Power struggle which had brought
suffering to millions of people and threatened global ca-
tastrophe began to wane. The fall of the Wall in Berlin
was a powerful sign that kindled hope for a new day.
Remarkable independent initiatives by the Soviet Un-
ion toward disarmament startled the world. The Soviet
economy was collapsing under the massive dinosaur ar-
mor of its military-industrial complex. The Warsaw
Pact fell apart as Eastern European nations claimed
their freedom from Comumunist domination. The first
significant agreement controlling nuclear weapons was
signed; an entire class of intermediate nuclear weapons
was destroyed. The Soviet Empire itself fractured into
a number of independent republics, walking the razor's
edge between freedom and chaos.
The peace-makers of the world relaxed; many as-
sumed peace had triumphed and turned to other causes.
People spoke optimistically of a "peace dividend" that
might relieve the impoverishment of the cities, under-
write basic health care, fund environmental protection,
and diminish the debt burden on the backs of the poor.
Serious agreements were forged which would cut the
stockpiles of strategic nuclear weapons. Conventional
arms cuts were begun, partly through agreements but
mainly through independent initiatives.
It became easy to forget that some 50,000 nuclear
war-heads remain in arsenals which threaten the major
population centers of the northern hemisphere. The ex-
plosive power of 1,000,000 Hiroshima bombs is still
poised to incinerate millions of people, destroy the life-
sustaining economies of the nations, and threaten even
the biosphere. Nuclear testing continues, threatening
new generations of horrible weapons and proliferation
to other nations.
As the world dreamed of peace, war in the Persian
Gulf struck. A brutal dictator sent his troops across the
Iraqi border to over-run a small neighbor, Kuwait.
Quickly the world responded. An unprecedented alli-
ance of nations met at the United Nations Security
Council to demand that the invader withdraw. Interna-
tional economic sanctions were brought to bear to force
Iraq to retreat and to pay reparations to the nation it
had brutalized. The universal consensus among relig-
ious as well as political leaders was that Saddam
Hussein must be contained. His destructive influence
had to be combatted by sanctions designed to paralyze
his capacity to remain in Kuwait and to menace his
neighbors.
Unfortunately, diplomatic initiatives and economic
sanctions were quickly replaced by the relentless logic
of war. Billions of dollars worth of high-tech weapons
and more than a half-million troops were rushed into
the Arabian desert. In 40 days, the most massive air
armada in history smashed the Iraqi military. The cost
in lives to the United States and its allies was minimal.
Thousands of Iraqi troops and civilians died. Iraqi chil-
dren are still at risk from the destruction of life support
systems.
Have we yet repented of the complicity of Western
nations in the causes of war — billions of dollars of
arms sales, first to Iran, then to Iraq — default on
pledges of self-determination for the Palestinian people
— sponsorship of Saddam Hussein himself during the
80's — the uncritical support of an autocratic regime in
Kuwait?
Grave questions remain: Will the nations now sur-
render to the heady militaiy triumphalism, the thrill of
the giant video game in the sky, or will they finally
recognize how foolish it is to seek security in the vola-
tile Middle East or anywhere else by militarizing the
region? Will the industrial nations continue their ad-
diction to fossil fuels, or will they move now to develop
sustainable sources of energy? Has the U.N. been
strengthened at last in its peace-keeping capacity, or
has the world lost a chance to demonstrate that outlaw
nations can be controlled by a unified world using non-
military means?
Surely, we will fail to learn the lessons of history if
we do not see the Persian Gulf crisis as but an acute
episode in the course of a pervasive social dis-ease.
This malady threatens the future of civilization and
perhaps even the future of the species. Even more star-
tling in the nuclear age is the threat to the biosphere it-
self
Our awareness of the impact of this larger chronic
dis-ease on the body politic was sharpened by the World
Council of Churches "Consultation on Justice, Peace,
and the Integrity of Creation," held in Seoul, Korea in
May, 1990.
Delegates from all over the world met with the man-
date offered by the words:
"We are living between the flood and the rainbow:
between the threats to life on the one side and God's
promise for a new earth and a new heaven on the other.
That is why we have gathered in Seoul to covenant for
justice, peace, and the integrity of creation."
The invitation to make a mutual commitment to jus-
tice, peace, and the integrity of creation emerges from
the awareness that these three overriding global issues
are interconnected. The struggles must be welded into
one coherent struggle for life against demonic systems
of vast power and range. We may name these inter-
locking systems: 1) Hunger-making Systems, 2) War-
making Systems, and 3) Desert-making Systems.
1. Hunger-making Systems.
Most of the human family lives in abject poverty,
one failed monsoon away from catastrophe. Women
and children, the most vulnerable, suffer the most in
every place around the world. More than 1.2 billion
people worldwide do not get enough to eat to sustain
life.
One billion more people will be added to the world's
population in the 90's. These are not "redundant peo-
ple", as some economists claim. These are the people,
the "crowds", whom Jesus came to heal and to save and
for whom he died. In His day, they were the landless
poor, the marginalized and oppressed, outcasts of their
society. They were "harried and helpless, driven and
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riven". It was among those that he ministered. He
broke bread with them in violation of the taboos of his
culture. His promise that God was bringing a new
realm of salvation to all people on earth kindled a spe-
cial hope in them: the poor of the world, the "crowds"
whom Jesus loved.
On September 29th, 1990, seventy-one heads of state
gathered in New York City for the World Summit for
Children. Think of it! Seventy-one heads of state, the
largest such gathering in human history, came to-
gether to address a critical world concern. Why did
they come? They gathered because 14,000,000 precious
children die on this globe every year, two silent holo-
causts. Two-thirds of these children die from diseases
that can be cured or prevented at limited cost. United
Nations agencies have estimated that if just 5% of the
trillion dollar annual military burden which the hu-
man family carries could be diverted into development,
these children would not have to die.
Former U.N. Secretary General P6rez de Cuellar ad-
dressed the World Summit with the words: "Poverty is
the main enemy of children." He said we now have a
unique opportunity to establish a new world order that
assures not only the maintenance of peace and security,
but also the better management of the world's economic
and social affairs. Who will speak for justice for the
poor and destitute of the world, the "crowds", for whom
Jesus lived and died?
We praise God for the generosity of our people, for
emergency relief and development work through UM-
COR and our Advance Special giving. Adding our re-
sources to those of Church World Service, Catholic
Relief services, Lutheran World Relief, and other agen-
cies, we offer a remarkable outpouring of generous
sharing.
We are a generous Church:
* Our hospitals and homes offer tens of millions of
dollars in free care each year; our schools and clinics in
many countries convince our neighbors that we are a
caring people.
* Africa University is a reality! Classes have begun!
It is a beacon of hope for thousands of talented young
men and women who have little opportunity for higher
education. From all over Africa, gifted students will
come, future leaders on a continent where the Christian
Church is blessed with the greatest growth. Let us all
join in this effort.
* Through Africa Church Growth and Development
and a range of mission programs and Advance Specials
we are building churches, schools and clinics in many
countries.
* Volunteers in service and action donate coimtless
hours of skilled service, building and renewing
churches, schools, and housing for the poor.
Yes, we are a generous church. Yet we know that
the suffering of the poor is more than a medical or a
food problem. The death-dealing forces of economic and
political systems which enrich the wealthy and margi-
nalize the poor must be confronted directly. People's
policies make people hungry. People's policies make
people sick. Since people created those cruel jjolicies,
people can change them, and people must change them.
The global economy condemns the vast m^ority of
earth's people to poverty and deprivation. It is the
story of aid which does not aid, of "development" which
does not develop, of loans which impoverish the bor-
rower. This global system is designed to move re-
sources from the place on the earth where they are
most needed to the place where they are least needed.
As a people of faith, we must join in the struggle to
combat the root causes of global poverty. They are an
affront to the Grod of justice, and a challenge to the con-
science of every Christian. Only the faithful exercise of
our political ministry can challenge these demonic sys-
tems.
2. War-making Systems.
The militarization of the nations of the world is one
of the great tragedies of our time. Great power strug-
gles have been played out over the backs of the poor.
Many poor nations spend more on the military than on
development. Much of the military equipment they
buy is utilized to war against their own people. The
debt crisis in nation after nation is often related to the
militarization of their societies.
Unfortunately, not even one ounce of rice can be
squeezed out of a tank. Energy and resources spent on
war cannot feed hungry people or provide clean water.
The threat of nuclear "holocaust in the future is real.
But it is only a part of the crisis of militarism. The bur-
den on the backs of the human family of a $1 trillion
annual arms budget traps millions of the earth's poor
in a slow-motion holocaust of death by disease and hun-
ger. As we wrote in In Defense of Creation, 'The arms
race itself cruelly destroys millions of lives in conven-
tional wars, repressive violence and massive poverty."
We could have gone on to speak of the health clinics,
the immunization campaigns, the medical research
never begun because the great war machine was gulp-
ing up the people's resources. We might have called
attention to the war against the poor in the form of
"low intensity conflict." The suffering people of Cen-
tral America can testify that "low intensity conflict" is
low intensity only for its perpetrators, not for its vic-
tims.
We cannot allow ourselves to forget that entrenched
military bureaucracies enriched by vast sums of the
people's money do not give up easily.
As the Cold War thaws, military enthusiasts of the
West struggle to find a new enemy. Let it be said
clearly: We have an enemy! The common enemy of
humanity is militarism. We often say that an attack
from extraterrestrial beings would unite the entire hu-
man family in defense of the earth. The destructive
alien presence is already among us. It is the cult of
militarism, now bloated to giant proportions as it feeds
on the goods needed for life. Its idolatrous ideology
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penetrates our minds and subverts the best intentions
of good people, making it all the more insidious.
We now know that the only security is common secu-
rity. The "new world order" will not emerge from the
end of a gun. It demands an entire change of hearts
and minds, a transformation of values. It requires a
new resolve to unite persons of good will all over the
world to drive the hostile, alien presence from the
earth. The military-industrial complexes in all their
manifestations must be starved into weak and withered
shadows of their former selves.
3. Desert-making Systems.
A rising chorus of concern from the scientists has
called our attention to the emerging environmental cri-
sis. As we hear their warning that atmospheric warm-
ing might turn vast fertile areas of the planet into
deserts, we recall again the words attributed to Chief
Seattle: "Your appetite will devour the earth and leave
behind only a desert".
More than a century ago, the great orator and
Squamish Chief Seattle wjimed of the future awaiting
a people whose predatory spirit seemed so bent upon
raping the earth.
His words are prophetic. A recent Food First alert
revealed that 15,000,000 people are in danger of starva-
tion in the Horn of Africa, victims of war and disas-
trous "development" programs which have turned
fertile lands into deserts.
On Earth Day in 1990, hvmdreds of millions of peo-
ple world-wide launched a "decade of the environment"
to encourage programs that preserve biological diver-
sity, human health, sustainable industrial development
and regenerative agriculture.
Earth Day was a response to a disturbing litany:
vast holes in the ozone layer — waters and air polluted
— precious non-renewable resources squandered —
global warming threatening vital food sources — rain
forests bvuming — a great dying time among the crea-
tures of the earth.
Have we forgotten the command of God to "till" and
to "keep" the garden of life? To till the garden is to
treat it with respect and reverence. To keep the garden
is to protect it, not to damage it.
Now we must remember the African proverb: "We
have not inherited the earth from our ancestors, we
have borrowed it from our children."
We rejoice in signs that the world is awakening to
the ecological crisis. The U.N. Conference on En^TTon-
ment and Development next month in Bra2dl will at-
tract the largest gathering of heads of state in history.
We pray that the nations will grasp this opportunity to
commit themselves to environmental standards. We
pray that the wealthy nations will increase their com-
mitment to development and will assist poor nations to
share in the protection of the planet.
We know now that the concern for the integrity of
creation must be joined to the struggle for peace with
justice. Hunger- making systems force the poor to de-
nude their environment, "eating their future" in the
struggle to survive. The fate of the poor and the fate of
the planet are interwoven.
Militarization and state terrorism increase as the
poor organize to free themselves from exploitation. The
world's armed forces are a terrible polluter, and war
lays waste the earth in a macabre dance of death. Now
we know: we will have no peace on the earth until we
have peace with the earth. We will have no peace on or
with the earth until the people of the earth live to-
gether in the harmony of a just social order.
The Council of Bishops is giving serious considera-
tion to leading the Church in a m^or study of this
"first truly global crisis of civilization." We solicit your
counsel.
At Canberra, Australia, in February, 1991, Protes-
tant and Orthodox leaders from around the globe gath-
ered for the Seventh Assembly of the World Council of
Churches. They came together to pray: "Come Holy
Spirit, Renew the Whole Creation." They gathered con-
fessing the Holy Spirit of all life, creator and sustainer
of all that is.
As we prepare ourselves for the struggle against
massive corporate evil, may their prayers become our
prayer:
We pray to the Holy Spirit to transform us. The
Spirit is a powerful presence in all creation, transform-
ing persons and communities, society as a whole and
the natural order. The Spirit moves within and among
us, breaking the power of sin and revealing to us new
possibilities for participation in the new age being bom
in our time. A converted and converting people are a
powerful force for breaking the old wine skins of oppres-
sion.
We pray for the Holy Spirit to renew us. The trans-
forming Spirit renews our life for participation in the
mystery of the crucified and risen Lord. Christ enables
us to involve ourselves in the sufferings of the world
and to identify with those who suffer. Through the
power of the Spirit we are raised with Christ to a new
life, a life lived for others.
We pray to the Holy Spirit to sanctify us. In the
power of the Holy Spirit, we are energized to become
ever-more open to the presence and will of God. That
presence enables us to reflect the values of the Gospel,
responding to its demands and witnessing to its power
through a courageous life of disciplined service to the
world
We must call omi a nations to repentance — a
change of hearts and minds — a turning toward God
and toward a renewed understanding of God's purpose
for the whole creation. We need new vision. The world
longs for renewed understanding of how we can live to-
gether and live in harmony with the earth. Vital spiri-
tuality must re-shape our basic values and
assumptions, the meaning of ultimate reality. Our ca-
pacity to envision and to image new futures emerges
through the biblical witness. In a secular and violent
world, we tenaciously proclaim:
*God created the universe, the earth and all living
creatures in love and hope. God blessed creation and
declared it good. God asks the children of the earth to
"till" and "keep" the garden of life, respecting and pro-
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tecting the earth and all its inhabitants with love and
reverence.
** Jesus Christ, Divine love incarnate, came heal-
ing, teaching and preaching; living among the poor and
oppressed. He touched them and healed them, exor-
cised their demons, sat with them at table assuring
them that God was in their midst bringing liberation
and wholeness. The healing and teaching of Jesus were
a direct challenge to the demonic economic and social
systems and values which marginalized the poor and
oppressed of his day, and in ours.
**The Holy Spirit, Breath of life, powerfully renews
and redeems life in the face of suffering and death. The
Holy Spirit creates and inspires the Church to be a
compassionate and loving community. The Holy Spirit
empowers and guides Christians to go forth into the
world to heal and witness, to confront the forces of de-
struction and death, and to witness to the vision of Je-
sus for the dawning of the era of justice and peace.
This is the faith which gives form to our imaginings
and shape and dynamism to our vision. As we believe
this vision with passion, will, and intellect, we become
channels of God's creating and renewing Spirit. It is a
deep spiritual truth that what we believe is what we
help to bring into being. Can we lead our people to live
from the heart of this vision, to stay in touch with it
through daily prayer and disciplined Bible study?
If we are discoiu-aged by the immensity of the strug-
gle in this kind of a world, let us remember that we are
a resurrection people. The resurrection is an event in
human history which transforms all creation. It per-
vades space and time. It restores to humanity that
communion with God, with others, with nature defined
in the Shalom intention of God.
As the body of Christ, we share in the resurrected
power of Jesus. We live in that power. Redemption and
renewal are a present source of energy, creating com-
munities of hope and new possibility, unifying and
guiding vital congregations into faithful service.
We live in the victory of Christ! So we never bow to
a defeatist attitude, or allow powerful opposition forces
to discourage us. Our mission is to live within the
power of a resurrection faith. As we gather in praying
community, litany and song prepare our inner life for
the struggle for justice and peace on the earth and with
the earth.
We seek out signs of God's redeeming presence, cele-
brate them, and live within their strength. We gather
courage to witness "from within the belly of the beast"
to the transforming presence of the Holy Spirit, who
surprises us with the joy of redemption.
We are a resurrection people. We know that in the
bleakest of hours, God rolls away the stone of despair
and comes forth from the tomb to bring new life. That
is our hope and our witness.
- ^i^.-^ ).rf-^
Emilio J. M. de Carvalho, President
n.
Jos^h H. Yeakel, FVesident-Designate
:^^^
Melvin G. Talbert, Secretary
The Episcopal Address has been written by Bishop
C. Dale White who was selected by the Council of Bish-
ops. It has been perfected for presentation at the 1992
session of the General Conference after considerable
preparation, including discussion and debate at regular
meetings of the Council of Bishops. Though not reflect-
ing the view of every bishop at every point, in finished
form this address has been approved by the Council of
Bishops of The United Methodist Church.
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Proceedings of the 1992 General Conference
of The United Methodist Church
Tuesday Afternoon,
May 5, 1992
Bishop Emilio JM. de Carvalho,
presiding
There were 996 delegates elected to the
General Conference That would mean
that it would take 499 to constitute a
quorum. Just prior to the worship service,
Uiere were 926 who had registered. There-
fore, we do have a quorum. As far as roll
caU is concerned, the chairpersons of each
of the delegations have the roll caU infor-
mation at their places and it will be taken
in that manner.
BISHOP EMIUO J.M. de CARVALHO:
Thank you veiy much. Let me tell the
conference that you are meeting with the
awareness of the reactions worldwide to
the Rodney King verdict The Agenda
Committee will be announcing this after-
noon a time for the conference to focus on
this matter. Let me call upon Dr. Charles
E. Lutrick, chairperson of the Commis-
sion of the General Conference.
CHARLES E. LUTRICK: Bishop Chair-
man de Carvalho, members of the Council
of Bishops, delegates, officials, and
visitors: On behalf of the Commission of
the General Conference, we extend greet-
ings and welcome to each of you. We wel-
come you to the conference which
concludes the second century and begins
the third centuiy of General Conferences
in The United Methodist Church. We
espedaUy welcome those who are attend-
ing General Conference for the first time
as elected and reserve delegates. The com-
mission is given responsibility for deter-
mining the time and the place for General
Conference and making all the arrange-
ments for the sessions. The names of the
commission members are found on p. 5 of
the Advance DCA. The names of the
Louisville local committee are found on p.
6 of the Aduance DCA. These persons have
worked prayerfully to prepare for your
arrival. These persons wiU be presented
and recognized at a later time in the con-
ference session. We are very appreciative
of the gracious hospitality extended by our
local hosts and hostesses. At this time we
are to receive an official greeting from the
Louisville Area host Bishop, Bishop
Robert Spain.
BISHOP ROBERT H. SPAIN: That's a
nice introduction, sir. We have been wait-
ing so long for you to coma The time is
here and you are so welcome to Kentucl^
and to the Louisville Annual Conference.
We are, by some standards, a small annual
conference with some 88,000 United
Methodists in this part of our conference.
But, from all of them, you are very, veiy
welcome to our conference and to the
Commonwealth of Kentucky. It's veiy in-
teresting that this area became a state at
the same time that our General Con-
ference had its beginning. You will see a
number of signs arounc^ our dty and
around the state marking 200 years. Well,
they put all of those up just to let you know
that this is 200 years of the General Con-
ference. The fact is that we're celebrating
this time together and you are so welcome
here. Since you were elected and we
received your names, I want you to know
that the people of our annual conference
have been praying for you by name every
day. There have been prayer groups all
over our conference holding you before
the Lord for the work that you are to do.
We still pray for this conference. There
will be a time that we can introduce our
people who made all of this possible, but
our prayer for you is that you hold the
church before the Lord. You have a great
vision. Accept the challenge that is before
us, and let's make a difference. Welcome
to Louisville!
LUTRICK: This session of the General
Conference has been planned in accord-
ance with the plan of organization of the
General Conference. To facilitate the
work of the conference, the commission
recommends the following schedule of
special activities for your approval: the
Episcopal Address at 8:15 p.m. this eve-
ning. This service will be preceded by the
Hymn Sing which will witness to the in-
clusive nature of our church. The Laity
Address at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 6;
Louisville Area programs, Sunday, May
10, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Presentation of
the eciimenical representatives at 9 a.m.
on Tuesday, May 12. Bishop, I move these
recommendations' approval for the con-
ference.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: You have
heard the recommendations. If you ap-
prove of these recommendations, please
raise your hand. If you oppose, by the same
sign. They are approved.
LUTRICK: The commission is respon-
sible for the seating assignments which
are determined by law. We recommend
approval of the plan as printed on pp. 7-9
of the Advance DCA. We further recom-
mend that the commission be authorized
to make any necessary at^ustments in the
seating assignments. I move the approval
of the seating assignments. Bishop.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Yes, if you
approve these recommendations, please
raise your hand. If you oppose, by the same
sign. They are approved.
LUTRICK- Sections of the hall have
been designated for persons with hand-
icapping conditions. Marshals imd pages
wiU be pleased to direct persons to these
areas during sessions of the conference. It
is requested that there be no smoking in
public areas of the center during the con-
ference. Food services will be provided in
the cafeteria and halls throughout the
conference. Breakfast and lunch will be
available daily except Sunday. No
electronic communication devices are to
be used in the plenary hall or in legislative
committee meeting places except by
General Conference or the convention
center staff. Morning worship service is
scheduled for this hall at 8:30 a.m. daily
except Sunday, and the choir will present
a brief concert at 8:15 a.m. before these
services. Worship services are provided
daily except Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the
Trinity United Methodist Church at 537
S. Third St., a short 4 blocks away. Visitors
are welcome at these services. The choir
will present a brief concert at 2 p.m. prior
to these afternoon services. We express
appreciation to our director of music, Mr.
Brad Kisner, for his endeavors on these
and other worship services. It was his
responsibility to select 10 singing groups
to participate in the General Conference
worship experiences. That was not an easy
responsibility since there were 84 audition
tapes presented for him to make the selec-
tion. I remind you that announcements
are to be made through the DCA. Oral or
projected notices are to be limited to the
official operation of the conference, its
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administrative and legislative commit-
tees. The commission recommends that
the journal be volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the
DCA. Bound copies will be available for
purchase as a package at a later date. I
move approval of these recommendations,
sir.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: You heard
the recommendations. Any questions? If
you approve these recommendations,
please raise your hand. If you oppose, by
the same sign. They are approved.
LUTRICK: The commission recom-
mended 2 offerings be received during the
conference. The one just received will be
designated by the Council of Bishops.
Second, an offering for marshals and
pages will be received on Wednesday, May
13. I remind you that these persons are
volunteers who provide their own travel
expense and other expenses while here.
They provide an invaluable service to the
conference del^ates. I move the recom-
mendations of these 2 offerings as desig-
nated.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: You heard
the recommendations. If you approve
these 2 reconunendations, please raise
your hand. If you oppose, by the same sign.
The recommendations are approved.
LUTRICK: The backdrop and the
screen arrangement before you were
designed by Dr. DeWayne Woodring,
General Conference business manager
and executive director of the Commission
on General Conference. We are indebted
to Dr. Woodring for his thoroughness in
caring for the numerous details in plan-
ning this conference This is his 20th year
of involvement in the preparation for
General Conferences. He is knowledge-
able and experienced in all necessary
provisions for large conferences and con-
ventions worldwide. He is firm and fair in
negotiations which respect good
stewardship for the church's funds for
General Conferences. We suggest or re-
quest that Dr. Woodring speak to several
matters which pertain to the basic opera-
tions of the conference.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Dr. DeWayne
Woodring.
DEWAYNE WOODRING: Bishop and
participants in the General Conference, in
1988 The United Methodist Church led
the religious world in the utilization of
electronic voting at its General Con-
ference in St. Louis. During that event a
number of ecumenical leaders were
present. And noting the effectiveness of
the voting system, they are now utilizing
electronic voting during their m^or as-
semblies; among these are such religious
bodies as: the Presbyterian Church USA,
the Church of the Nazarene, and the
Evangelical Lutheran Church. Each has
found this innovative method provides a
speedier and more accurate tally of votes
cast and thereby enhances the movement
of conference business.
In front of each of you who are voting
delegates is the result of the latest re-
search in the field of electronic voting.
Utilizing this key pad you may record your
vote instantly. When the presiding bishop
states, "please vote when the light ap-
pears," the green light on your key pad will
light up. Also a message directing you to
vote will appear in the small window on
your key pad and on the Itirge screen in the
center of the staga
Next, press the button which cor-
responds to your choice Press button 1 for
"yes"; press button 2 for "no"; press button
3 for abstention. When you do this, your
choice will appear in the window of your
individual key pad and confirm your selec-
tion.
Now you may change your vote as long
as the green light is stiU on by first press-
ing the star button on the lower left-hand
comer, and then entering your new
choice When the green light on your key
pad starts flashing, you have 3 seconds lefl
to vote And when the light goes off, all
voting is closed. The computer will tally all
the votes cast, and the results will be
shown on the large video screen. Please
remember that only one response will be
taken from each key pad. So pushing the
button 10 times will not get you 10 votes.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: That's the
way.
WOODRING: So you may become
familiar with the system, we are now going
to present a few questions for you answer
at this time. The first question before you
is a most difficult one: "Are you present?"
If yes, please press button number 1. If you
are not here, press button number 2; and
if you do not know for sure, and wish to
abstain, press button number 3. The ques-
tion is before you. Please vote when the
light appears.
(Laughter because 795 report yes, they
are here— 44 say no).
Apparently the m^ority of you are here.
But some percentage of you are not here
and several really aren't too sure
Question number 2: How did you get
here? Respond by pressing your button:
number 1, airline; number 2, pogostick; 3,
car; 4, horse; 5, walk; and 6, for those who
don't know. The question is before you,
please vote when the light appears.
(43 percent came by air-59 percent \
don't know how they came)
I really didn't think I'd have any takers
on the pogostick one (75 persons said they
came by pogostick).
Apparently a majority of you came by
airlines. When it comes time to take an
electronic ballot of those nominated for
certain offices, the procedures are exactly
the same Assume for a moment you are
all once again back in school and you are
given the opportunity to vote on a new
campus mascot. As with the elections
which will eventually be before us in the
days of this conference, we will use 2 digit
numbers. The nominees for campus mas-
cot are: 11, Minnie Mouse; 18, Big Bird; 34,
Mickey Mouse; 45, Kermit the Frog; 57,
Pluto; and 69, Bugs Bunny. The question
is before you; please vote when the light
appears.
(Laughter). The vote shows that you
have selected Kermit the Frog as your
campus mascot, and so ends this brief
demonstration of the electronic voting
system.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Thank you.
WOODRING: The Commission on the
General Conference and the Rules Com-
mittee reminds you that each delegate hzs
one vote and this one vote is to be recorded
only on the key pad in front of the
delegate. Absentee delegates may not have
their votes recorded by others, except
when a reserve delegate has been duly
authorized to be seated in place of the
delegate
Since the beginning of the Communion
service this aflemoon, you have had the
opportimity to benefit from another mar-
vel of the electronic age: the ID Four Mag-
nification System. The enhancement of
visual images enables each one of us to feel
more closely involved in the presenta-
tions, discussions and debates on issues
facing our church.
In keeping with the changing times, the
central focus of this plenary hall will be
ever changing. Throughout the past his-
tory of General Conference a static un-
changing backdrop or stage setting has
served as a focus of the plentuy sessions.
This time, the video screen is the focus of
attention. On this screen, a variety of im-
£iges will greet you each time you enter this
hall. In the morning, for instance, the
portrayal will specifically relate to the ser-
mon topic to be presented during the wor-
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ship service. As persons enter for the
afternoon and evening sessions, a portrait
of the church at work throughout the
world will be projected on the screen. And
during the business sessions, the image
magnification system will help all us keep
abreast of the discussions.
WOODRING: When a specific item in
the DCA is under consideration, the page
number and the report number wiU ap-
pear as you can see illustrated at this time.
You will therefore not only have the oral
annoimcement of the topic being dis-
cussed; you will also have the visual an-
nouncement so that aU will know the
subject we are focusing our attention on at
a particular moment and tima It was 12
years ago that a new system was utilized
which helped assure an equal application
of the time limitation imposed upon in-
dividual debate as well as committee
reports. The timing device has proved so
successful it too is now used by other
denominations. The system we use is com-
prised of green, yellow and red lights
which are set for the time limit allowed.
The green light comes on when the
speaker has 2 minutes remaining. The yel-
low light is illuminated when 1 minute
remains to close. When the red light
comes on, the time is up and the presiding
officer will rap the gaveL For the third
time in our long history of General Ck>n-
ferences, we are providing simultaneous
translation by electronic means for those
delegates requiring such services. Utiliz-
ing wireless equipment, plenary sessions
and worship services are being trans-
mitted into 6 languages and broadcast to
special receivers designed for use by the
individual delegates. Translations of the
proceedings are in French, German,
Spanish, Portuguese, Korean and
Chinese. Any del^ate requiring transla-
tion equipment may check out a headset
from the local committee office in the
lobby. For those requiring sign langiiage,
a section of the hall has been set aside for
this purpose and should a seated delegate
require such interpretive services, a spe-
cial television set will be placed on the
delegate's table which will display the
signer's interpretive movements. To help
you delegates to handle the voluminous
number of petitions the Ck>mmission on
the General C!onference has for the first
time published a volume 3 of the DCA
which contains all petitions from in-
dividuals, churches and other United
Methodist bodies. In addition, when you
go to your individual legislative commit-
tee, awaiting you in that room will be a
computer with all the petitions under con-
sideration. Through this system you will
be able to perfect each item right there on
your 0¥m computer without the repetitive
typing required in the past. It is our sin-
cere hope that through the use of image
magnification, electronic voting, the auto-
matic timing device, wireless interpreta-
tion, signers and the additional volume of
the DCA, that the efficiency of the con-
ference wiU be enhanced and it will be
more meaningful to all participants.
Thank you.
The Commission on the General Con-
ference recommends per diem allowance
be set at $62.
Bishop, I move the approval of this
recommen dation.
It has been moved. If you approve this
recommendation, please raise your hand;
to oppose, by the same sign.
CLIFFORD DROKE: (general secretary
and treasurer of the General Council on
Finance and Administration and General
Conference treasurer)
Thank you, Bishop. If any of you have
an urgent need to discuss anjrthing with
the chairperson of your delegation, I sug-
gest that you resist that and hold because
if the chairperson is confused about how
you get reimbursed, you won't get one. It
just won't happen. The delegates will
receive two expense reimbursement
checks whUe they are here The first one
you should receive Friday morning and it
will cover your travel expenses to and from
the General Conference. The second
check will be for the $62 per day per diem
for the days that you were here in Louis-
villa The chairperson of each delegation
should have discovered at their desk as
they arrived an envelope containing travel
expense vouchers for all members of the
delegation. Those are to be given to prin-
cipal delegates or for whatever reasons, all
of us are keenly aware that we lost 3
delegates by death. If a reserve has been
seated and is entitled to the travel expense
reimbursement, give it to that person. We
ask each of you to do some simple things.
Read the instructions; they're on the back
of the form. Fill out the form the way the
instructions tell you to. Give it to your
chairperson. The chairperson will ap-
prove it and submit the full delegation's
expense claims together, please, to the
treasurer's offica Don't hand them in just
as delegates hand them to you. We're
prepared to process almost a thousand
checks by del^ation and it's very helpful
to us if we get them altogether. The
General Commission on the General Con-
ference office on the mezzanine level of
the building; the mezzanine here just up
one flight of escalators. The commission
office is there and past the commission
office the treasurer's office is in the far
northwest comer. Delegates from the
Central Conferences, that is from lands
other than the U.S., who may have some
special needs are encouraged to go to that
office. We have a stafTperson there-a staff
person related to the treasurer's office
who will be equipped to help you with any
speciid needs that you hava
The travel expense vouchers, if you
traveled by car, it's 27.5 cents per mile up
to 1,000 miles roimd trip. If you are driving
more than a thousand miles round trip,
it's either mileage or it's whatever would
have been cheapest for you to travel by air.
We'll reimburse at the cheapest leveL If
you traveled by car, you may claim actual
expenses for meals and lodging en route
up to $62 per day for the per diem. If the
chairpersons will hand in all the expense
claim forms to the treetsurer's office before
business begins in tomorrow evening's
(that is Wednesday evening's) session, we
will get checks to you on Friday. If we
don't get them by Wednesday evening, we
don't know if we'll get them to you on
Friday.
Now, presumably on Friday you will all
get expense checks. Let me tell you how to
get money for them. It's very simpla You
go to the Liberty National Bank on West
Jefferson Street across the street from the
convention center. We have established
an account thera The checks will be
drawn on that. They should be cashed
with no problems at alL If, in addition to
the expense reimbursement checks you'll
receive, you want to cash personal checks,
you may do so for up to $100 per check,
provided you first go to the treasurer's
office and have one of us who are
authorized at the bank initial it In effect,
we are guaranteeing your check so that the
bank does not have to get nervous with
checks coming in from a variety of places
in the world. The bank's open from 9 to 4,
Monday through Thursday, 9 to 5 on
Friday. The treasurer's office, the General
Conference treasurer's office is open from
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at least five dajrs a week
and maybe more than that
PISHOP de CARVALHO: Thank you.
LUTRICK: The commission wishes to
express our thanks and appreciation to
Robert Lear and the staff of the United
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Methodist Conununications for their
coverage of General Conference, to the
Louisville local committee for their work
prior to and during this conference and to
Richard Peck and the publishing house for
production and distribution of the Daily
Christian Advocate. I report to you that
the commission has responded to an in-
vitation of Bishop Roy L. Sano in the Den-
ver Area and has selected Denver, CO, for
the site of the General Conference for
April 16-26, 1996. Thank you for the
privilege of serving the General Con-
ference. Bishop, I move the reception of
this entire report
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Yes,
Microphone 8, please.
JOHN BUXTON (reserve delegate,
Detroit): Is this the time to propose an
amendment for the general plan of or-
ganization or am I premature?
LUTRICK: That's for the committee on
plan of organization. Bishop.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Proceed.
Thank you. If you approve the full report,
please raise your hand. If you oppose, by
the same sign. Report has been approved.
I turn now to the report of the Committee
on Planning of Organization Rules of
Order. Dr. William McCartnQr, please,
chairperson.
WILIJAM A. McCartney (East
Ohio): Bishop and members and friends of
the General Conference. The report of the
Committee on Plan of Organization and
Rules of Order is found in your Advance
DCA beginning on p. 83. Over the past
quadrennium, our committee has been
grateful for our role as your servants in
preparing for this general conference. As
we have done our work on your behalf, we
have grown in our appreciation of the
General Conference, and of the work and
the diligence of delegates and others who
are a part of that General Conference. In
doing our work, we have been aware of
what we might call our own quadrilateral.
We have been indebted to the traditions of
the General Conference. We have been
aware of the reasoning of helpful sugges-
tions that have come to us from those who
were a part of the 1988 General (Con-
ference. We have benefited from the con-
siderable experience of members of our
committee One member, for instance, is
here now in what I calculate to be his 9th
consecutive General CJonference. One
other is a person who has served on this
committee (Plan of Organization and
Rules of Order) over a number of quadren-
niimis. That coupled with the experience
and expertise of persons like Carol3m Mar-
shall and DeWayne Woodring has been a
part of that valuable experience And we
have also what I would call a scripturallike
commitment to the general conference to
be an agent of (jod's church.
Out of that, I think, has come a set of
rules and the perspective that is both well-
grounded and also set to be very dynamic
and very much alive. The faith in Christ
that is a part of all of us, built upon our
form of the quadrilateral, is also that
which is alive and growing. Perhaps there
are several ways that I can illustrate the
dynamic quality of any sets of rules. As
DeWayne indicated to you, we are now in
the second quadrennium of using
electronic balloting. The rules of order
indicate electronic balloting as one of the
alternatives to ballot by hand. In fact, it is
our expectation that from this point on all
balloting, even on some of the simplest of
issues, would be done by electronic means
so that no presiding bishop needs to make
the decision about whether or not this is
or is not a matter deserving of that kind of
balloting.
Secondly, we realize that in eveiy pre-
vious General (inference the rules that
are used to govern deliberations begin in
a somewhat generous basis in terms of a
variety of things, like the number of
speeches for and against, the length of
speeches, and the rules that govern the
consent calendar. It is not very long into
the deliberations of plenaiy session in the
second week when the tyranny of time
begins to take over and the rules are
changed oftentimes from the floor. And
so, as one way of trying to establish a
realistic middle ground, the committee
has suggested some changes in the defini-
tion of consent calendar and you would
fmd that in Rule 27.
And stiU, people ask us questions and
call for changes even now. One person
noted that Rule 35, which calls for an
automatic vote on any motion after there
have been 3 speeches for and 3 speeches
against a particular motion, is more than
ample for many of the issues and motions
that may come before us, but may not be
adequate for those small handful of issues
that are very weighty and considerable in
importance. I think you would understand
that no writing of rules could anticipate
and articulate every circumstance that
would ever come before us in that regard.
But in contrast to that or perhaps as a
companion to that, I remind you that Rule
37 provides the opportunity for the
General Conference to suspend rules for
that small singular nimiber of issues
which may require for an extension of
debate.
Another thoughtful delegate called me
recently concerned about the fact that
membership on the legislative committees
is not always equally balanced between lay
and clergy delegates. Now, that alignment
of persons on that committee comes be-
cause of another sacred element in the life
of the General Conference, the right of
delegates to choose according to their se-
quence of having been elected to General
Conference. If the General Conference
were to seek to change one sacred rule for
another, the way that you would do that
would be to signal that to the Committee
on the Plan of Organization and Rules of
Order that will be elected at this General
Conference and that will be at work for
you in the ensuing quadrennium.
AU of this, I think, is by way of saying
that rules cannot anticipate every legisla-
tive exigency. There is no guarantee of
perfection. And particularly, there is no
guarantee for the mood and the spirit of
the way that we operate. The most effec-
tive contributions to that will be found in
the diligence in the work that all of us have
done in preparation for this event, the
graciousness of Christ that we would hope
would be permeating through all of the
discussion and all of the debate, and final-
ly the prayerful commitment of each one
of us to seek and articulate God's will for
our lives, individually and corporately.
In that regard, it is our hope that our
laborers in this document will be your ally
in all the work during these weeks, and
thus, Bishop, I move the adoption of our
report.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Yes, thank
you. Microphone No. 7.
VICTOR W. GOLDSCHMIDT: (North
Indiana) We are looking at p. 97, rule 17.
Mr. Bishop, I have 2 comments. One is a
typo, and the next will be an amendment,
if I may. Is a typo first on a rule 171 believe
should be referring to rule 11.4, not to
11.3. Now if I may make an amendment, I
believe that for the purpose of clarification
it would help if we inserted the following
words in p. 100, left column, item 2, p. 100
left column, item 2 of rule 35; line 5 where
it says that after 3 speeches for and 3
against, a question shall be put automat-
icidly, I move to amend that to read as
follows: that after 3 speeches for and 3
against and provided no secondary mo-
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tions come before the floor, the question
rhall be put automatically.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Yes, you
heard the amendment
GOLDSCHMIDT: Could I explain that
in case there is no second?
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Is this being
seconded, please?
McCARTNEY: It has been seconded,
please speak the amendment, please.
GOLDSCHMIDT: Bill, what this per-
mits us is to realize that there may be
times where 3 speeches jump in for, 3
speeches against An attempt for an
amendment is not heard. It has not al-
lowed any further discussion on the
primary motion, but if an amendment
comes forth, it allows discussion of that,
starting a new cycle. I think that it is
already implicit the way the document
reads, but I want it to be very clear.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Yes, you
heard the amendment The chair wants to
speak.
McCartney (chairman of the com-
mittee): I would simply say in response to
Dr. Goldschmidt that there's a sense in
which what he raises is relevant. I think
that the experience has shown us that by
and large, secondary motions usuaUy
emerge before there have been 6 speeches.
If it is believed by the body that that is not
so, the body has the opportunity to add
such an amendment.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Yes, if you
approve the amendment, please vote
when the light appears. The amendment
has been approved. (The vote is 426 yes,
425 no, 29 abstained. The amendment was
approved.)
Microphone No. 4.
GRAYSON ATHA (West Ohio): I'm
deeply concerned that in the legislative
section on ordained and diaconal ministry
that the clergy outnumber the lay 3 to 1.
I, therefore, want to make the motion
using an esteemed colleague's words. Mr.
McCartney, I'd like to send a signal. I move
that the Rules Committee consider the
method of assigning persons to legislative
sections so that the balance of lay and
dergy would reflect the great tradition of
our church in having equal repre-
sentation.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: It has been
seconded. Are you speaking for future
meetings or for these reports?
f ATHA: I'm just speaking so that this
matter may get before us.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: I think you
should speak for the report or to the report
before us.
ATHA: I'm making a recommendation
for the future.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: After the
report has been presented, you can make
your motion, please. Yes microphone No.
8, please.
JOHN BUXTON (Detroit Conference):
I move to amend by addition, general plan
of organization. Old section Roman
numeral 9, now proposed section Roman
numeral 10. Delegates' expense accounts.
This is on pp. 93 and 94 of the DCA Ad-
vance Edition 1. New paragraph "C as in
Charlie. For the dates General Conference
is in session, no General Conference
delegate shall receive expense money from
the general church or any of its boards and
agencies other than the approved per diem
and travel expense available to all
delegates. This provision does not apply to
members of a body required by the Dis-
cipline to convene at annual conference.
This provision is not to restrict fmancial
assistance to delegates from their own an-
nual conferences.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: You heard
the motion.
BUXTON: I believe I heard a support at
the right.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: I didn't hear
any support. You can speak louder, pleasa
BUXTON: My rationale, currently
members of a general agency or a commit-
tee of a general agency can vote to convene
a meeting at the cite of General Con-
ference and pay its members' full expen-
ses. This, in fact, did occur at the 1988
General Conference. These expenses have
exceeded the approved per diem and travel
expenses. I believe that all delegates to
General Conference should be entitled to
receive the same per diem and same travel
expenses as all other delegates from the
general church.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Yes, you
heard the motion. If you approve this mo-
tion, please vote when the lights appear.
(The motion is yes 709, no 191,
abstained 25. It has been carried).
The motion has been approved. Yes,
microphone No. 3, please.
BILL HINES (West Ohio): Bishop, I've
got a question. The 1988 General Con-
ference approved a modification to rule
29. It does not appear in rule 29 as it is
recorded on pp. 28 and 29. The action that
I refer to is recorded on p. 117 of the 1988
DCA. I have a copy here if you wish to see
it. That action is as follows: At the end of
rule 29 after the word "priorities" insert
before the period a comma and the words
"unless it is given special instruction by
the General Conference." I would like to
ask the chair whether this clause wiU be
added to the rule in accordance with that
action taken or should we act on it again
now?
McCARTNEY: BiU, wouldyou make the
reference again, please? I didn't follow
that, and others may not have.
HINES: This was in 1988, p. 117 of the
DCA, and this particular change. Bill, was
made at that time, but it is not recorded
presently.
McCARTNEY: In the rules?
HINES: Yes, it is. Rule 29, correction.
McCARTNEY: We did not have that in
front of us, and I would not be sure why
we did not. Our committee certainly
believed that we had in front of us the
rules by which the 1988 General Con-
ference had operated, and we used that as
the basis as going from ther& It is true that
no one Greneral Conference can bind a
succeeding one. So what is before us is
appropriate action for us now.
HINES: Do you agree with that. Bishop?
And if it is, I would like to make a motion.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Yes, please.
HINES: I move that at the end of rule
29 after the word priorities.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: This is point
no. 1; rule 29, point no. 1?
HINES: That's right, 29, No. 1.
Insert before the period a comma and
the words "unless it is given special in-
structions by the General Conference." If
there's a second, I will give the reasons for
that
BISHOP de CARVALHO: It is
seconded.
HINES: The argument in favor of this
amendment is the same as it was when it
was made four years ago. It makes the
authority of the conference to instruct the
committee explicitly. There may well be
situations where in order to facilitate its
overall work, the conference wishes to
give a committee specific instructions
with regard to timing or some other mat-
ter related to priorities or some other
issue. This makes the authority of the
conference explicit without violating the
other provisions of this rule. Therefore, I
urge that the conference adopt this
amendment
BISHOP de CARVALHO: First, you
heard the amendment; please vote when
the lights appear. The amendment passes.
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(752 yes, 1 16 no, 57 abstain). Any other
question on this plan of organization.
Rules of Order? Go to the microphone, No.
5, please.
GUS GUSTAFSON (North Georgia):
Bishop, my name is Gus Gustafson from
the North Georgia Ck>nferenca I am a
layman. I have an amendment to rule 8;
it's found on p. 96 of the DCA; it's in two
parts. Part 1, in the first sentence after the
words, 'no longer than 3 minutes," insert
the words, "on a main or substitute mo-
tion, 2 minutes on an amendment or 1
minute on an amendment to an amend-
ment". And in part 2, in the last sentence
delete the words "3 minutes" and insert in
their place the word "time". Rule 8 would
then read as follows, "No member shall
speak a second time on the same question
if any member who has not spoken desires
the floor, no more than twice on the same
subject under the same motion, and no
longer than 3 minutes on a main or sub-
stitute motion, 2 minutes on an amend-
ment, or 1 minute on an amendment to an
amendment" That refers to rule 35.2.
This time limit may be amended by a
minority of the conference at any time and
for any period of duration. If there is a
second, I would like speak to this amend-
ment
BISHOP de CARVALHO: It has been
seconded.
GUSTAFSON: Do I have a second?
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Yes.
GUSTAFSON: All right This amend-
ment to rule 8, together with rules 21 and
35, will provide for orderly debate and
consideration of the issues. In previous
General Conferences, members have
often moved amendments in order to
make speeches on the main motion. Then
the only way to get things stopped was to
move the previous question on all before
us. That tactic is an abuse of our rules.
This amendment would shorten those
speeches and amendments and would en-
courage the members to make their
speeches on the main motion when it is
properly under consideration. Therefore,
I urge the conference to adopt this amend-
ment.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: You have the
amendment Microphone No. 4, please
ROBERT CASEY (Virginia): Bishop, I
would oppose this motion which is made.
It seems to me that there are many times
that the amendments are more important
sometimes than the main motions and
they alter significantly the things that are
being discussed. All of us have concern for
time. I think we have found ways in times
past to cut off debate, and I do not think
this motion is necessaiy.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Yes. You have
the amendment before you. Please vote
when the lights appear. The amendment
is not approved. (Yes-298, No-592,
Abstain-27) Let's go back to the report,
the full report with the committee and
plan organization Rules of Order.
Microphone No. 6, please
V.L. DAUGHTERY JR. (South Geor-
gia): Clergy. I refer to p. 93, section 9. I
would like to add these words on line 3,
"when any proposal is submitted to the
General Conference to establish an inter-
im or continuing board, commission, or
committee, and at that point the proposal
shall state an estimated cost of the
proposal, and before final action is taken
by the General Conference establishing
such board, conunission, or committee,
said proposal shall be referred to the
General Council on Finance and Ad-
ministration or its executive committee
with a request that it bring to General
Ckinference an estimated budget of the
expense of the operation of the proposed
board, commission, or committee for the
next quadrennium, and a statement of
how the adoption of such proposal . . ." and
so forth.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: You heard
the amendment here.
DAUGHTERY: If I could have a second.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: It has been
seconded.
DAUGHTERY: I would simply like to
say in times past while debate is under
way, we have been debating proposals for
study committees and we had no idea of
what the cost of such a study committee
was going to be. In a previous General
Conference I asked the question of the
person making that proposal, and in
honesty that person said, "I have no idea."
I think in a local church we better have an
idea of what something is going to cost,
and I hope in the General Conference we
will be as sensitive to the cost of studies.
Thank you.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: You have the
amendment Please vote when the lights
appear. Thus the amendment passes.
(699-Yes, 200-No, 15-Abstained) Thus,
you have the report of the committee
before you as amended. If you approve the
full report, please vote when the lights
appear. The full report. The report has
been approved. (860-Yes, 17-No, 10-
Abstained)
McCartney (chairman): That com-
pletes our work. Bishop; thank yoa
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Thank you. J£
tura now to the Committee on Nomina'^-
tions and Elections. With their report
Yes, please, microphone No. 4.
ATHA: Qergy. Do I understand that I
would be in order to make this motion now
concerning the legislative sections?
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Yes, you are
in order, please
ATHA: Ok. I move that the Rules Com-
mittee of 1996 consider the method of
assigning persons to legislative sections so
that the balance of lay and clergy would
reflect the great tradition of our church
and have an equal representation.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: You have
heard the motion. It has been seconded.
ATHA: I love The United Methodist
Church and one thingi love about it is that
we are so careful in being fair in commis-
sions, in agencies. We mtike certain that
not only we have a btdance of clergy-laity,
but the wide variety of people in God's
creation. In legislative sections in that one
unordained ministry, it's 3 to 1 in clergy.
I realize that that may not happen every
time. It did happen the last general con-
ference and I'm here because I hope it will
not happen in another General Con-
ference. I know aU issues are brought to
this group that's equal between lay and
clergy. However, a great deal goes on in
the legislative sections and it seems to me
to be a point that we need to consider
carefully that in those sessions where
these issues are thrashed out that there be
more of a balance than appears at least in
this section this year. Thank yoiL
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Yes,
microphone No. 6.
BEN FEEMSTER (Central Texas):
There are many of us in our conferences
that have just enough delegates, both lay
and clergy combined, to have one repre-
sentative on each committee. Many of us
would rather have a representative from
our conference on each committee than to
be limited to the number of committees by
balancing lay and clergy. When delegates
choose their committees, also, the laity
could choose the Committee on Ordained
and Diaconal Ministry if it so chose.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Microphone
No. 2, please No. 2. In the back, the
delegate who's coming now. You wait for
the next one
CHARLES SAYRE (Southern New Jer- 4
sey): A member of the Rules (Committee
Just recalling Mr. McCartney's statement
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105
that the right of a delegate to choose hia
^mmittee is a very precious right The
^Plecond factor is the mechanics of this. I
can't imagine how this would be balanced
without totally changing the way we select
our committees. We usually convene after
an annual conference and we have the
right of free choice. Who is going to tell us
how to balance it? We'd create a
nightmare of supervision, and I don't
think the conference secretary could in-
struct the delegates when we are choosing
committees how to dedda I think both
that this takes away a fundamental right,
and second, it is an administrative,
nightmare and I would hope to oppose the
motion.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Microphone
No. 2, please.
J. LAVON KINCAID (Western Pen-
nsylvania): My query is if I vote in favor of
this motion, does this mean the spirit will
also be, for example, to be sensitive for a
balance of inclusion in regards to ethnicity
and gender? That's the question.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Do you also
want to speak for the amendment? If you
approve the amendment. I'm sorry, you
speak for this amendment Please vote
when the lights appear. That's a good ex-
ercise. The amendment is not approved.
(136-Yes, 795-No, 10-Abstain) May I call
upon the coordinator of the calendar to
present nominations and elections?
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: Bishop, I
place in nomination the name of John M.
Broad HI as coordinator of calender.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Yes, you
heard the nomination; is there any other
nomination? Please vote when the light
appears. The nomination has been ap-
proved. The Committee on the Plan Or-
ganization and Rules of Order, Bishop
Talbert
BISHOP MELVIN G. TALBERT:
Bbhop and members of the General Con-
ference, on behalf of the Council of
Bishops, I place in nomination the follow-
ing persons for the committee of Plan of
Organization and Rules, and I apologize
and the secretary does as well that we
don't have these names before you, but:
Richard Hamilton (North Central), Har-
vey Manchester (Northeast), Marvin Mc-
Reynolds (South Central), Jerry Bray
(Southeast), Robert Stevens (Western),
David Quee (Central Conference); and
fethen the at-large category: Edna Williams,
Carmen Carrico, Sandra Dufresne, and
Phylemon Titus.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: You heard
the nominations for the Committee on the
Plan of Oiganization and Rules of Order.
Please vote when the light appears. The
names have been elected to this commit-
tee. (870-Ye8, 30-No, 45-Ab8tain) The
report of the conmiittee on the agenda,
perhaps you can take up that matter that
I raised in the beginning.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: Yes.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Please, meet
on the agenda.
DONALD OTT (Wisconsin): Bishop de
Ciirvalho and members of the conference,
I am Don Ott, the chairperson of the Agen-
da Committee, elected yesterday. Your
Agenda Committee named ex officio and
by members of the Council of Bishops
desires to serve you in the dajrs ahead by
assisting you in the use of time. That has
been a commodity that has already in our
time today been identified by many of you
as a concern with your motions and con-
versation. Time, we look at in the commit-
tee as a gift of God, who sets the
boundaries of our living and our dying,
even as boundaries are set for our time
together as General Conference. We hope
in the days ahead to enable you to move
together toward knowing the mind of God
on the matters that are before us. As chair
of the committee, I will be reporting to you
daily the Agenda Committee's recommen-
dations. I would remind you of the Plan of
Organization VIII.A.(1) which directs that
all matters not included in the regular
business of the conference be referred to
the Agenda Committee without motion or
without debate. The agenda for this eve-
ning has already been set by your action
and the proposal from the Commission of
the General Conference. We will be
together tonight at 7:45 for hymn sing, at
8:15 for the Episcopal Address. You have
also already set part of the agenda for
tomorrow beginning at 8:30 a.m. a 30-
minute period for worship, then at 9:00 a
30-minute period for the Laity Address. I
bring the recommendation from the
Agenda Committee that the balance of the
morning tomorrow be utilized in the fol-
lowing manner at 9:30, for a 5-minute
period, 2 elections: the Inteijurisdictional
(Committee on Episcopacy, and the trus-
tees of the John Street Church. Then at
9:35, for a 30-minute period, persons who
are prepared to lead in a response to the
Rodney King verdict; that to be followed
by necessary reports of the Agenda Com-
mittee, the Presiding Officers Committee,
and then adjournment to the legislative
committees at 10:10 a.m.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: You heard
the recommendation, microphone No. 10,
please.
JIM LAWSON (California Pacific): I
wish to amend the agenda committee's
report for tomorrow morning with the
following amendment, or substitute mo-
tion matter, that the Wednesday morning
plenaiy act of the Laity Address be
devoted to the issue of the conference's
response to what has been titled the llod-
ney King Trial". Secondly, that Wednes-
day be designated a day of prayer or
fasting by the General Conference for aU
who can fast. And then three, that before
the General Conference adjourns, one of
the scheduled worship services becomes a
service of reconciliation and healing in the
Native American tradition. I make this as
an amendment and if there is a second, I
would like to address it.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: It has been
seconded.
LAWSON: I don't ... I hesitate using
the term, "Rodney King event" because, I
think that as one coming from Los An-
geles and living through part of those
days, and with a congregation where there
is a tremendous amount of activity going
on in service of relief, legal services, and
with a concern for justice, that I don't
quite see it as a Rodney King event I see
it as a burning bush event, ala Exodus the
third chapter, that indeed (jod has again
brought a kaironic moment to the church
and to the nation, tmd needs to have some
of us hearing and recognizing that this is
not just an ordinary urban affair. It is
rather God arresting our attention and
asking us, or rather calling us to the fact
that there is holy groimd in our nation,
and that we need to stop and see what is
happening. And so it's a call also to repen-
tance, and we need that desperately in our
land. When we talk about police brutality
or excessive use of force, or when we talk
about the pain, we ought to recognize
what went on in Los Angeles was so
diverse across the massive metropolitan
area that it was more than aU of that It
represents the pain in our society, the pain
of violence, family abuse, the murder
rates, the suicide rates. Those folk who
bum, they are responding in a society of
violence, not simply a society of racism.
And we, I think, that the General Con-
ference would be remiss if we came here
and simply adopted the agenda we have
been adopting for the last year and did not
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May 5, 1992
spend some time fasting and prajring and
then also some time in plenaiy talking
about it There are indeed literally any
number of people in this conference who
know something about what this repre-
sents and would help us to understand it,
so that perhaps the General Conference
could find an agenda for mission and evan-
gelism that indeed might make a dif-
ference in the life of the church, in the life
of this nation, and in the life of our world.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: You heard
the amendment Microphone 13,
microphone 13.
PHILLIP WOGAMAN (Baltimore):
Clergy. I strongly support this motion, but
I want to make an inquiry whether there
is implicit here an opportunity for the
General Conference to make a statement
publicly about these events, and I note
that there would be no petition in our
preliminary material that would be in that
form. And therefore my inquiry. Bishop,
is whether there would be need now for a
motion to suspend the rules to permit
those who wish to draft such a statement
to the church and nation from this body.
OTT: Bishop, perhaps I can help. The
Agenda Conunittee received a request
from several people for the time aUotment
tomorrow. They indicated to us that they
were prepared to bring to the conference
such a statement that had been worked
out by groupings at the conference site I
believe, therefore, that that would be a
part of that presentation that was
originally proposed
WOGAMAN: The people who do this
will bring such a motion to suspend the
rules properly.
OTT: No, that they were planning to
bring a statement which then could be-
come the property of the conference if it
desired to do that
WOGAMAN: All right
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Yes, micro-
phone 14.
MAXIE DUNNAM (Memphis): I would
also like to support the motion, but if it is
passed, I would like to amend that the fast
day be on Thursday. Some of us have
joined with Methodists around the world
in fasting after the style of Mr. Wesley,
beginning the fast on Thursday evening
and continuing through noon on Friday.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: If the maker
of the motion agrees with this amendment
. . . microphone 10, please.
LAWSON: Jim Lawson, Cal-Pac. Yes,
we wiU accept that amendment of the fast
day from Thursday evening through
Friday noon.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Microphone
No. 4. No. 9, go to microphone No. 9,
please.
UNIDENTIFIED SPEAKER (French):
[unintelligible].
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Your con-
ference, please
SPEAKER: [unintelligible].
BISHOP de CARVALHO: [unintel-
ligible] Not yet You can speak, you can
speak [unintelligible] but don't wait for
you.
SPEIAKER: Merd, monsieur.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Thank you
very much.
(translated from French)
I want to support the motion that has
been made I think we all have interest in
supporting this motion. Because in the
beginning we refer to the ministry of the
Christians. Each time we have to make
such an important decision, we need to
pray to the Lord. This is a great decision
and I don't know if we can imagine how
great a decision we are going to make We
need to humble ourselves before the Lord
so that he can assist us. Thus the event
the motion before you. If you approve the
motion . . .
OTT: Bishop . . .
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Yes, please
OTT: I did not hear the specification of
a time aUotment in the motion. My imder-
standing was a designation of the pleneiry
tomorrow.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: And the fast-
ing on Friday.
OTT: Thursday, I believe My question
to you is, if there is a time allotment set
along with the motion, the plenary tomor-
row was scheduled to conclude after the
laity address.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: The motion
was that this be done after the presenta-
tion of the laity address was the motion
made
OTT: For what period of time?
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Microphone
No. 10, please
LAWSON: The intention and intent
the intent of our motion is that the plen-
ary after the Lait>' Address to the
remainder of time for the plenary of
tomorrow morning.
OTT: Then I would say that that is
consistent with the Agenda Committee's
agr"
onL
report which indicated a time until 10:10
a.m.
LAWSON: The plenaiy in the morning
then, does not go on imtil 12:30. It goes oc
until 10:10?
OTT: That's correct it's scheduled now
only until the end of the Laity Address or
9:30 a.m. Our recommendation as a com-
mittee to you was to extend it for a 30-
minute period plus some elections that
would take it until 10:10 a.m., then to
legislative committees which has been the
pattern and is now established
LAWSON: Then I think the intention
of the motion is that it would be for the
entirety of that morning.
OTT: That's what I was trying to clarify.
Thank you.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Please vote
when the light appears. (5 14- Yes, 376-No,
19-Abstain) The amendment has been ap-
proved
OTT: Bishop, I understand then that if
the Agenda Committee report is adopted
as amended, the conference should plan to
be in session here imtil 12:30 noon.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: That's right
Yes. If you approve the report on the com-
mittee on Agenda as amended please vote
when the light appears. (620-Yes, 272-No,
10-Abstain). The report has been ap-
proved I may call upon again Bishop Tal-
bert, you forgot one item in our agenda.
He is going to speak for it
BISHOP MELVm G. TALBERT: In
keeping paragraph 604 of The Book of
Discipline it is the responsibility of the
Ck>uncil of Bishops to place in nomination
secretary of the (jeneral Conference, and
in behalf of the Council of Bishops, I place
in nomination the name, Carolyn Mar-
shalL
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Yes. Other
nominations shall be permitted from the
Qoor. You heard the nomination for
secretary designate Any other nomina-
tion? Please vote when the light appears.
(872-Yes, 39-No, 19-Abstain.) The name of
Ciirolyn Marshall has been elected
secretary designate for this (Jeneral Con-
ference Any other business, an-
nouncements?
CAROLYN MARSHALL: Yes, Bishop,
there are two announcements. One, the
(Committee on Plan Organization and
Rules of Order which was just elected will
meet tonight at 9:15 in room 115 and in
addition, there will be a meeting of the
officers who will be elected in the legisla'A
tive committees just a little bit later this
afternoon along with the coordinators.
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107
the l^islative coordinaton in room 114
■Uso at 9:15 this evening.
BISHOP de CARVALHO: Thank you. If
no other business, let me thank all of you
for this lifetime opportunity to preside the
opening session of this General Con-
ference Thank you very much. This has
been a very rewarding experience. You
stand adjourned. You walk to your com-
mittees and please close the day or the
afternoon in your own committee You
stand adjourned.
Tuesday Evening
May 5, 1992
Bishop Robert H. Spain, presiding
BISHOP ROBERT H. SPAIN: While
the choir is finding their places, I think
you would want to know that last week at
the Council of Bishops meeting, Bishop
Garrison arrived in Lexington and was
inunediately notified that his daughter
had been killed in an automobile accident
Bishop Garrison's daughter was the
mother of Ron KaufTmann who has been
leading us tonight, and I would want you
to know and keep him in your prayers.
Thank you, Ron, for being here and help-
ing us to celebrate in such a fine way.
Twelve short walks from where we sit
tonight, one of the great leaders of The
United Methodist Church was bom. That
leader is with us tonight in the person of
Bishop Roy Short. There is no person here
that is any nearer home than Roy Short
right here tonight. And what a privilege it
ia for us. He's my bishop. He's the bishop
for many of yoiL And what a privilege to
have him to open our service tonight with
prayer. Bishop Short
BISHOP ROY SHORT: Let us pray.
(prayer)
BISHOP SPAIN: In the bylaws of the
Council of Bishops, there is a paragraph
that dictates that the Episcopal Address to
the General Conference will be given by
one of the members of that coundL And
that person is chosen by ballot It is not a
seniority system; it doesn't rotate by juris-
dictions, but by ballot that bishop is
chosen. The bishop chosen to deliver the
address from the Council of Bishops to
this group tonight is Bishop C. Dale White
Bishop White has served as a pastor, as a
yiistrict superintendent, and as a staff
member of a general agency. In 1976 he
was elected to the episcopacy, con-
secrated, and served and had presidential
responsibilities over the New Jersey Area
for 8 years and is just completing 8 years
in the New York Area. It is a privilege for
the Council of Bishops to bring you this
address tonight and it is to be given by
Bishop C. Dale White, and I wish you
would greet him at this moment
BISHOP C. DALE WHITE: (Episcopal
Address, p. 88)
BISHOP SPAIN: Thank you, Bishop
White We heard you carefully tonight,
and we will look forward to reading your
words as we have those before us, and
hopef\illy you have set a tone for this en-
tire conference. We thank you very, very
much. I call on Dr. Allen Norris for a
report from the Presiding Officers' Com-
mittee
ALLEN NORRIS (North Carolina):
Bishop Spain and members of the Gieneral
Conference, it will be the procedure of
your CJommittee on Presiding Officers to
announce dttily the presiding officers for
the succeeding day. We are pleased
tonight to annoimce that the presiding
bishop for tomorrow morning session's
will be Bishop William B. Lewis of the
Dakotas Area.
BISHOP SPAIN: Thank you veiy much,
and you will do that every day, Allen, is
this right? Thank you very much. Mrs.
Marshall, do you have announcements for
us tonight? Tomorrow morning at 8:15,
the choir from the Apache, Ok, United
Methodist Church will be here to lead us
in our worship {md in our singing. Bishop
Schowengerdt will be our preacher in the
morning, and I hope that all of you are in
your places by 8:15 for this morning wor-
ship. This will set the tone for the things
that we are about We've waited a long
time for you to come to Louisville as I said
to you today; now it seems with the com-
mtmion service, the organization of the
afternoon, the Episcopal Address tonight,
we are on our way. I hope that you will
keep all of our deliberations firmly in your
minds and souls as you enter into your
prayer times, and that we can be led by
God's spirit to do what is right for his
church. Mr. Kaiser, I want us to close
tonight with a song, with a hymn. I am not
sure that that is on our agenda. Where is
Mr. Kaiser? Somewhere here Over here
If you would lead us, sir, I think it would
set us on our way.
KAISER: Please stand and join me in
singing one verse of "Blest Be the Tie That
Binds."
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THE GENERAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Louisville, Kentucky
Thursday, May 7th, 1992
Vol.4 No. 3
L.A. Concerns Quicken Historic Action
By substantial majorities, the General Conference
Tuesday endorsed a multi-point response to issues of
justice and peace raised by the verdict in the Rodney
King trial.
Some details remain to be worked out, including the
text of a resolution to be considered later. Vote margins
of three to one or better on the main points appeared to
indicate clearly the mind of the church's top legislative
assembly.
Included in the proposed response are:
* a pastoral letter from the Council of Bishops to the
more than 41,000 congregations around the world ask-
ing that Pentecost weekend (June 6-7) be a weekend of
prayer and fasting, with an offering to be shared be-
tween annual conferences and the United Methodist
Committee on Relief (UMCOR);
* a message to the nation from General Conference;
* creation of a "Shalom Zone" in Los Angeles — the
rebuilding of a strategically located city block or its
equivalent with the necessary buildings, businesses,
and social services needed for "life, liberty, and the piur-
suit of meaning";
* a 24-hour fast by delegates beginning Thursday af-
ternoon, with money that is saved to be used at the dis-
cretion of UMCOR or the Council of Bishops for
assistance in ravaged areas of Los Angeles (UMCOR
has established an Advance Special number of 901735-2
for contributions toward relief in Los Angeles);
Agenda
Thursday, May 7
8:30
a.m.
Worship
9.00
a.m.
Africa University
9:20
a.m.
Courtesies Committee
9:25
a.m.
Committee on Agenda
Committee on Presiding Officers
Announcements
9:30
a.m.
Plenary Ac^journment
9:45
a.m
Legislative Committees
2:30
p.m.
Legislative Committees
7:30
p.m
Legislative Committees
* a review of all pending legislation to identify
points relating to the issues raised by the King trial.
More than three hoiurs were devoted to the presenta-
tions by an ad hoc committee of Western Jurisdiction
delegates and others prior to the balloting on the recom-
mendations. The delegates had approved on Tuesday
the setting aside of their scheduled Wednesday morning
legislative committee meetings.
Included in the presentations was a history-making
moment when the delegates and visitors formed small
groups to discuss the issues. Veteran observers of as
many as 15 previous General Conferences said they
never had seen such groups in a plenary session.
A "call to repentance and action" from the ad hoc
committee said, "We stand in the tradition of John
Wesley, who went into the places where people were
helpless, wounded, and disenfranchised to live out and
preach salvation and social holiness.... Our confession
must move us now to repentance and action."
The statement urges the U.S. Department of Justice
to move "with all immediacy to investigate civil rights
violations in Los Angeles and other cities." The church,
the ad hoc delegation said, must "explore and develop
working relationships with community, social, and po-
litical leaders to address issues of employment and eco-
nomic need."
In a role that recalled his leadership as a young pas-
tor against racism more than two decades ago during a
special session of the General Conference in St. Louis,
the Rev. James Lawson called on United Methodists to
"hear the voice of the church to transform a violent soci-
ety." Lawson, pastor of Holman United Methodist
Church in Los Angeles, chaired the ad hoc committee.
"The fires, death, and destruction have affected all
our communities," he said. "But worse than this shock
is the pathology of American racism. Our society is
teaching millions of people that their lives are worth-
less."
In Lawson's opinion, nothing — even in the 1960s —
"equals the impact and depth of this experience."
United Methodists in Los Angeles already have
taken offerings and set up "saving stations" for assist-
ing with food, medicine, transportation, and other
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114
May 7, 1992
(continued from p. 1)
needs. Much additional financiad assistance is needed,
Lawson said.
Other speakers represented the points of view of
other racial and ethnic minorities in The United Meth-
odist Church.
The T~uesday business session opened with the Laity
Address by Ruby Farish, Tulsa, Okla. She called on
United Methodist laypersons to get up off their apathy,
move out of their churches, and start applying their
Christianity to challenges in their communities. If this
is done, she said, the world will become a better place.
The "voices of the faithful call out to us today to be-
come ignited with the spark of the Holy Spirit as we
participate in the ongoing, creative Kingdom of God,"
Farish said. 'T believe that as we move from private
faith to public responsibility, we United Methodist laity
are increasingly assuming our priesthood. It is a priest-
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hood that believes in the redemption of the world, not
the redemption of the church."
The delegates will devote most of Thursday to meet-
ing in legislative committees. A brief plenary on Thurs-
day morning will include a report on Africa University.
— Robert Lear
"Jim Lawson Live" Captured L.A.
Crisis
May 7, 7 a.m. and 9 p.m., "Jim Lawson Live —
Special Edition" and General Conference
News Update
Within hours of the beginning of last week's Los An-
geles crisis, United Methodist Communications and the
Vision Interfaith Satellite Network fVISN) made plans
to air a special program dealing with national and local
reactions to the events in California.
As a result, on April 30 at 7 p.m., the Rev. James M.
Lawson Jr., "Jim Lawson Live" host and California-Pa-
cific Conference delegate, opened the telephone lines
and the microphones to people across the United States.
The resfwnse was heartwarming. Callers represented
diverse geographical regions, races, religions, and
walks of life. The tone was reflective and conciliatory.
The church heard from the people. The audience wit-
nessed a thoughtful, strong Christian response from
The United Methodist Church as well as the callers'
views.
This was not network television with sound bites. It
was the church speaking responsibly and at length.
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over the following channels: Brown Hotel, Channel 8;
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Handbell Choirs
To Lead Thursday Worship Services
The St. James UMC Celebration ringers from Little Rock, Ark., will help lead worship today.
The Celebration Ringers from St. James United
Methodist Church, Little Rock, Ark., and the 1991 Lake
Junaluska Fellowship Ringers will lead the two Thurs-
day worship services. Both choirs are under the direc-
tion of Felix and Martha Lynn Thompson, diaconal
ministers of music at St. James. Martha Lynn Thomp-
son will also serve as organist for both services.
In July 1991, the Thompsons were the handbell clini-
cians at the national convocation of the Fellowship of
United Methodists in Worship, Music and the Other
Arts at Lake Junaluska, N.C. Twenty-six adult ring-
ers/directors from across the United States were se-
lected from the 48 that auditioned for places in the
advanced handbell choir. In three one-hour rehearsals,
this group prepared music to share in one of the convo-
cation worship services. After a 10-month separation,
the group members have come to Louisville at their own
expense from 13 states.
The Celebration Ringers are a select group of senior
high school students. Each year this choir, along with
three of the other 11 handbell choirs at the church, par-
ticipate in either the regional or the national American
Guild of English Handbell Ringers festivals. They have
toured extensively and have twice presented concerts in
the Washington National Cathedral. The Celebration
Ringers have been chosen twice by the Harold Flammer
Publishing Co. and Omnisound, subsidiaries of
Shawnee Press, to make recordings in a select series of
handbell records and tapes.
Felix Thompson is the church's choral director;
Martha Lynn Thompson is the organist. They have
served St. James as music directors since shortly after
its founding in 1969. Their ministry of music encom-
passes 16 choirs with more than 450 participants. The
handbells encourage teamwork; help develop self-con-
trol, dependability, and self-confidence; and allow ring-
ers to share their talents.
Preaching in the 8:30 a.m. service of worship will be
Bishop Felton E. May of the Harrisburg Area. Phyllis
Elizabeth May will be the liturgist.
At the 2:30 p.m. service in Trinity United Methodist
Church, the Rev. J. Jeannette Cooper, district superin-
tendent of the Newark District, West Ohio Conference,
will preach. She will be assisted by litiirgist Don W.
Mendenhall of Des Moines, Iowa, administrative assis-
tant to the bishop, Iowa Area.
116
May 7, 1992
Ministry of the Laity:
"Serving God in Our Private Lives and Public
Responsibilities — Connecting Faith and Action"
by Ruby Galloway Parish
It was early spring. The
winter was past. The rains
were over and gone, and the
time of the singing of birds
had come, but Mary Ann and
I hardly knew it. We were in
deep conversation about
Mary Ann's mother's long ill-
ness and her death a few days
ago. There was a knock at my
door. I opened the door, and
there stood a rosy-cheeked lad
about thirteen years old. He
held his hands behind him
and he sang out, "Over hill,
over dale, my love for you
will never fail!"
And then he handed me a
huge bouquet of tulips. He-
said, "Flowergram!"
I replied, "Why, thank you," thinking some friend
from last weekend's Walk to Emmaus retreat, some
friend was continuing her gift-giving to me. This must
be her young son, I thought.
So in true Emmaus fashion, I asked, "May I give you
a hug?"
He answered, "Well, I'd rather have a tip!"
So, I gave him a dollar and he went whistling down
my driveway.
Mary Ann looked at me quizzically. "Ruby, I do be-
lieve those flowers came right out of your tulip beds out
there by the street. Let's go see!"
Sure enough, the broken stems matched perfectly
with the stems in my beautifvil flowergram bouquet. We
laughed, too. Those tulips would have shattered in the
Oklahoma winds had I not opened my front door that
day to that innovative lad.
Now, I have found United Methodist laity are inno-
vative, too, but I've never seen a one of them turn down
a hug. For years they've come knocking on my door.
They've come with a variety of bouquets. But their mes-
sage has been no con. It has always been the message of
grace!
"God's love for you will never fail," sang out Sunday
school teachers, Bible studiers, memorizers, quoters, lab
schoolers, workshop and seminar presenters, lay wit-
ness missioners, ecumenical institutioners, spirit-filled
enthusiasts, growth groupers, counselors, pray-ers, dis-
ciplers, equippers, worshipers, healers, deployers. I've
opened my door to most all of them and have joined
hands with many of them.
Every one of them have
helped give me muscle in my
faith development.
But in my Camelot exist-
ence, I didn't know what to do
with that muscle. So I just
mainly snuggled down in
blessedly-assured Christian
comfort.. .until the diagnosis
of cancer. I was jarred into an
abrupt awakening. I was a
wife and a mother of three
young children. I had to sur-
vive.
One impossibly painful
day, I instructed my husband.
Jay, "Don't you dare let any-
one come into our house to-
day. No, not even Sybil."
Do you think that stopped my faithful fi-iend? No
way. I heard her gentle knock at my door, then here
came her footsteps down the hall.
"Doesn't she know the proper rules for visitation of
the sick? She's probably going to have her Bible with
her, too, all ready to fix me up."
I turned my head to the wall as she tiptoed in. I
heard her settle herself in my old rocking chair. And
she started squeaking back and forth. ..back and forth. I
lay motionless, angry, hurting, feeling all lost. Then I
heard her rustle the pages of her weU-worn book and
she began:
"Why art thou cast down, my soul? Why art thou
disquieted?
Hope thou in God who is the health of thy counte-
nance."
"Be of good courage and he shall strengthen thy
heart."
"My heart and my flesh faileth, but God is the
strength of my heart and my portion forever."
On and on she went. At first, I didn't want to listen,
but her voice was so gentle, so full of love, I couldn't re-
sist.
"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death,
I will fear no evil for thou art with me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of
mine enemies..."
And at that point, something very unusual began
happening within me. I sensed that my firiend was pre-
paring the Lord's Table before me right there, at my
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bedside. It was as if she were holding out to me the
bread of life, God's word made flesh in her flesh; the
wine, aliveness, a new spirit, the promise of healing.
I tm-ned to look into the eyes of my friend. And I re-
member thinking: 'This is a high form of Holy Com-
munion. I will take...! will eat."
At that sacred moment, I determined in my heart
that when I got up and out of that bed, I would have a
single purpose in my life. I would seek to share that
kind of Holy Communion — that love, that word, that
presence of Christ — with others in whatever way God
would lead me.
It was certainly a clear summons to move from my
previous, private Christian lifestyle to a deepening
walk of covenant discipleship.
I got well. Vastly different "flowergrams" started ar-
riving at my front door. But this time it was, 'Thump,
thump!" and "Bump, bump. ..bump, bump, bump!"
"Who's that knocking at my door?" This time no
rosy -cheeked lad.
"It's the world come a'knocking with its motley bou-
quet, the smelly brokenness of society with its values
decay."
I was faced with a decision. Do I dare open up or do I
just say go away? I decided to open up and the unex-
pected began happening. The messages I received at my
door sent me scurrying out in all kinds of directions: to
the University of Tulsa to become a certified mediator
for dispute settlement out of court, to a women's con-
cern center to become a counselor, to the Prison Pre-re-
lease Center to help convicts learn basic life skills
before their return to the community, and eventually to
become a lay chaplain with the Tulsa Police Depart-
ment. Faith and action certainly had begun to connect
for me.
And in October, 1971, my husband came home from
his work at the hospital telling about the death of a lit-
tle baby girl whose mother had battered her against
the wall. Our reaction was anger, and horror, and then
helplessness.
How could such a violent act be prevented? So I be-
gan looking around in Tulsa for an agency that could
help a distraught parent who was losing emotional con-
trol with her child. I couldn't find any. But I did find
there were volunteers to help prevent animal abuse and
neglect.
So I decided to invite twenty-two friends to come to
my house on Mondays. For five months on Mondays we
researched, we invited experts in, and we had work-
shops. From that small beginning in our den back in
1972, we now have the Parent-Child Center of Tulsa
with 31 professionals and many volunteers.
A letter I received in the early days of my work has
forever kept me motivated to continue.
"Dear Ruby Parish:
"I read about your work in the newspaper. I am now
in my 70s and have never recovered from being an
abused child. I refer to physical abuse, awakening in
the night as a promised beating was always faithfully
administered. One neighbor moved away, and I learned
as an adult it was because of my pleas for mercy. It was
more them they could stand.
"In those days children had no organized help such
as you have established in Tulsa. I have always felt a
great deal of shame and have never told anyone of the
horror of my childhood. Many were my mother's church
activities and her leadership roles in charitable causes.
Her favorite Bible verse was, 'Spare the rod and spoil
the child.'
"I should hate to reach Heaven were my mother
there. The experience of my childhood did not die with
her death. My mother had the loveliness of a madonna
in the presence of others. Her facade was worthy of an
Oscar.
"My entire personality has been formed and shaped
because of my childhood fears. In my old age, these
memories are becoming more vivid. I pray you will be
able to help parents stop hurting their children, but
frankly, I don't know. As you see, I still feel shame and
am imable to identify myself.
"Sincerely,
"An abused child at 76."
In his book, A Place for You, Dr. Paul Toumier
maintains that if any person is denied a place of love
and security, then that person will become fixed, im-
prisoned in that place of deprivation. He says, "All of us
must receive before giving. We must exist before we
can abandon ourselves in faith. Those two movements,
giving and receiving, seem to correspond to the inevita-
ble rhythm of life itself."
Jesus described himself as the Son of man who had
nowhere to lay his head. But remember, he had a
mother full of grace, a father who was attentive to
God's direction. There were plenty of brothers and sis-
ters, and evidently Jesus enjoyed an extended family of
relatives and friends.
Maybe up until about the age of 30, Jesus had a
great place to lay his head. He demonstrates for us how
one stage in human development opens up the next.
Many of us laity have found The United Methodist
Church to be a great place to lay our heads. In it we
find a warm, nurturing community. Together with our
brothers and sisters it's easy to declare our Christian
discipleship, especially on Sunday morning with a nice
hot cup of coffee in our hands.
It's that second movement that gets to be such a
tough one for us: keeping our faithfulness in all our hu-
man relationships.
Loren Halvorson declares: 'There is no individual,
private lifestyle for any of God's people. He says we are
called to listen to those who shout out, 'the world needs
the church for the healing of the world.' And we need to
listen just as intently to those who shout, 'No, no, it's
the other way around. The church needs the world for
the healing of the church.'"
Do you remember the words of Martin Luther King
when he answered the critics of his poor people's march
on Washington, D.C.? "We have brought Lazarus to the
rich man's gate in order to save the soul of the rich
man!"
There's a church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where both
clergy and laity are convinced that opening up the
gates of their church to make a place for others is the
very heartbeat of that congregation. That church in-
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sists that the success of every ministry of that down-
town congregation depends on how weU they move from
the altar out into the street.
One person describes this church as a "broker of hu-
man resources," a place where people let God love them
so well, that they become confident and capable of lov-
ing and serving others.
That church has a program called "Motivation for
Ministry." How does it work? Simple. It only takes four
people to respond to an identified community need for a
ministry to begin. Of course, other persons are invited
to join them.
Here are some samplings of their laity involvement:
a lively support group for Al Beck, who is now known in
Tulsa as the Can Can Man. Al has a small sandwich
shop a block and a half fi-om this downtown church. Be-
sides his regular customers, each week Al serves as
many as 800 street people with food he prepares on his
2-bumer stove. At the start Al had been able to pay for
all the give-away food by recycling aluminum cans for a
penny apiece. But the needs finally exceeded his in-
come. So Al called the church.
"I've had my electricity turned off because I can't
pay my bill. But I've got a great idea and I need you to
help me. I want to collect one million aluminvmi cans.
That would get me out of debt and would set me up to
feed my friends for almost a year. Here's my plan. I
want to rent a big billboard. I can get one for $100 a
day. I'll climb up on that billboard and I'll stay there
until Tulsa brings me one million cans. Will you back
me up?"
Of course they would. During those seven days on
that billboard, Al Beck dodged tornadoes. One funnel
cloud was actually seen passing high up over him. Birds
came and pecked his face. One night robbers came and
stole 40 bags of cans. But Al would not come down.
Local radio and TV people came and interviewed
him, and they just loved the song that he composed:
"Mr. Can Man, bring him your cans."
Construction workers became very concerned about
Al's sleeping up so high, so they brought him a safety
belt to wear.
On May 20 the can count totaled 1,100,000, and Al
Beck returned to earth. Though the church's "Food for a
Friend" ministry knew it, in Tulsa it never became
common knowledge that Al Beck, not so verj' many
years ago, had been a street person himself.
Twenty-five other ministries are offered by this con-
gregation for those beyond the walls of the church.
They include: dental and eye care clinics, legal counsel-
ing services, an employment agency, prison ministry,
tutoring, Jewish-Christian relations, a food co-op, finan-
cial planning, family finendships with international
students, tax help, support for families of the mentally
ill, help for unwed mothers, prayer partners for the po-
lice, and even a group called "Moving in the Spirit" for
helping dislocated persons get themselves and their be-
longings relocated. There is an aviation ministry with
ten pilots who are on call for medical emergencies and
missions.
Not so very long ago. Special Ministries received a
call fi-om a United Methodist clergy in Oceanside, Cali-
fornia.
This is what he said. "A fami ly fi-om my church here
in Oceanside needs some help. They flew to Missouri for
Diane's father's fimeral. After the services they loaded
up her dad's van with things from his estate they
wanted to keep. And they started for home. Just as they
neared Tulsa, they had a devastating wreck that to-
taled the van and sent all of them to the hospital. They
are stranded there in Tulsa. Would there be some kind
folk who would visit them? Maybe some of your mem-
bers could help them gather up their belongings and
ship them here to California."
Not only did the church carefully pack their belong-
ings, they provided daily pastoral care for this family as
long as they were in the hospital. When they were re-
leased. Special Ministries provided air travel for them
to return to their home in California.
You can imagine how the Tulsa United Methodist
congregation loved the comment of the United Method-
ist minister in Oceanside, California when he said:
"Now, that's what I call connectionalism!"
One special ministry has an active participant who
doesn't even live in Tulsa. Sean Sellers lives on Death
Row in the Oklahoma State Prison. Sean is in prison
because he shot both his parents in the head while they
were sleeping. Sean told authorities that those murders
would never have happened had he not at that time
been a practicing Satanist. While in prison, Sean com-
mitted his life to Jesus Christ.
The Greeting Card ministry of this church decided to
design a very special card to send to Sean to tell him
about God's unfaihng love and grace. And Sean's re-
sponse to that card was absolutely astonishing. He
wrote right back, and in no time at all, Sean, an artist
himself, was regularly designing cards fi-om Death Row
for the church.
When a member of this congregation buys a new car,
he can call the Used Car ministry. Mechanics will come
right out, make any necessary repairs on the car, and
pretty soon they will take that used car and give it to a
breadwinner who can now have transportation to go to
work.
One day the director of the Southwater Home for
Girls came to ask the church for a used van. There was
not one available at that time. So immediately, right
there in the office, they just gave it to the Lord in
prayer. In the middle of their supplication, the tele-
phone rang. The voice on the other end asked, "Could
you possibly use a van in your Used Car Ministry? We
have one our family wants to give you."
Carlyle Mamey writes in his book, Priests to One
Another, "No professional clergy can do what the
church is called to do. The aim of the church is not to
enlist laypersons in its services. The aim of the church
is to put laypersons as theological competents out there
in the service of the world. The answer is not a servant-
hood of the laity as a nice addition to round out a hired
professional staff. Instead, lay people must become the
ministry of the church in the world."
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I believe that as we move firom private faith to public
responsibility, we United Methodist laity are increas-
ingly assuming our priesthood. It is a priesthood that
believes in the redemption of the world not, the redemp-
tion of the church.
We need our clergy to help us discern theological di-
mensions of community development and global aware-
ness. We need help there. In our churches we need to
provide experiences in education and mission and evan-
gelism and proclamation and worship and stewardship
in ways that create a ministering laity in every public
responsibility.
We laity give thanks for Covenant Discipleship
groups that call us to accountability in our private lives
and our daUy responsibilities. Each week, in the group
that has met in our home, we have declared together,
"Knowing that Jesus Christ died that I might have
eternal life, I pledge myself to be his disciple, holding
nothing back, but yielding all to the gracious initiatives
of the Holy Spirit. I faithfully pledge my time, my
skills, my resources, and my strength to search out
God's will for me, and to obey."
My brothers and sisters, we are not alone! In the bro-
kenness, the violence, the dualism of this latter part of
the 20th Century, we are compassed about with a great
cloud of witnesses who have gone before us. As ex-
pressed by the writer of the Letter to the Hebrews,
'Though they be dead, through faith they speak."
We hear the voices of saints and prophets resounding
throughout history and echoing even today in this great
auditorium. Those voices urge us, "Listen, listen, listen
to the 'crackling of the fire of God within us and with-
out us.'"
Those voices of the faithful call out to us today to be-
come ignited with the spark of the Holy Spirit as we
participate in the ongoing, creative Kingdom of God!
Here the words of Machtild of Magdeberg, Germany
a remarkable young woman of the thirteenth century.
If you love the justice of Jesus Christ more than you
fear human judgment, then you will seek to do compas-
sion. Compassion means that if I see my fi-iend and my
enemy in equal need, I shall help both equally. Justice
demands that we seek and find the stranger, the bro-
ken, the prisoner and comfort them and offer them our
help. Here lies the holy compassion of God. You asked
me where God dwells. I will tell you, there is no Lord in
the whole world who lives in all his dwellings at once,
except God alone. God has enough of all good things ex-
cept one, of conununion with humans God can never
have enough. And behold that Lord, God of the whole
world stands right here at our door in Louisville, KY to-
day and knocks, promising holy communion to anyone
who hears and opens the door I will come in; I will
break bread with you. As the father has sent me, I now
send you forth, in my name to break bread with others.
Our joyous response today, Even so come Lord Jesus,
Amen.
Audio- and Videotapes Available
Audio- and videotapes of key conference addresses
and personal selections of events during plenary ses-
sions may be purchased at the Cokesbury Resource
Center, according Pat Correll, Vice President of Cus-
tomer and Distribution Services.
Tape production and distribution is a cooperative
project of United Methodist Communications and The
United Methodist Publishing House. Customized dupli-
cation of personal selections for either audio- or vide-
otapes is a new service.
A single audiotape recording of both the Episcopal
Address and the Laity Address is priced at $7.00. It will
be available about 24 hours after the addresses are de-
livered.
A customized audiotape of personally selected events
during plenary sessions may be purchased at $9.00 per
unit. The length of this custom tape may be up to 60
minutes.
Videotapes of the Laity Address and Episcopal Ad-
dress are each $25. A post-conference summary vide-
otape also is available for $25. A customized videotape
up to 60 minutes in length is priced at $30.
Delivery of tapes may be specified for pickup at the
Cokesbury Resource Center during General Conference
or for home delivery by mail. Audiotapes are expected
to be available next day, but videotapes of segments
filmed during the first week of the conference will be-
come available about the middle of the second week.
Tapes recorded during the last day or so of the confer-
ence will require home delivery by mail. Mail delivery
normally requires up to two weeks, Correll said, and in-
volves a $2.50 shipping and handling charge on each or-
der.
Tape orders may be placed at the special display
Cokesbury Resource Center. This display is located
near the red exit doors about midway toward the cafete-
ria. Customers also may inquire at the check-out
counter near the entrance.
When ordering customized tapes, customers are
asked to specify clearly the event or person, day, and in-
clusive time so technicians can accurately record the de-
sired segment.
— Thomas J. Potter
Correction
The story titled "Racial Ethnic Delegate Orienta-
tion" (page 76, May 6 DCA) erroneously listed sponsor-
ship. The orientation was cosponsored by the
Inter-Ethnic Strategy Development Group and the Gen-
eral Commission on Religion and Race. We regret the
error.
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Jail or the DCA?
Juanita Bennenfant received about two dozen calls intended for
the local jail.
Scene: Sales office of the Daily Christian Advocate.
Time: Early morning, first day of Generjd Confer-
ence.
"I want to know when you will let him out," asks the
caller.
"Out of what?" replies Juanita Bellenfant, DCA
sales manager.
"Don't you have him locked up down there?" comes a
quizzical and somewhat tentative response.
And so it went for about two dozen calls by con-
cerned friends and relatives of the incarcerated of Lou-
isville and Jefferson County whose dialing connected
them with the DCA sales office (5884121) instead of
the local jail (588-2142).
Perplexed by the growing volume of misdirected
calls, Bellenfant, a United Methodist Publishing House
staff member, turned to South Central Bell for an ex-
planation.
Soon the sales office line went dead as telephone
technicians deactivated the number. No more number,
no more calls.
Neat solution? Maybe. Certainly helpful for Bellen-
fant and her team who process sales of the daily Gen-
eral Conference publication and distribute about 4,000
copies each day.
If you are not reading the Daily Christian Advocate
each morning, see Bellenfant or her associates at the
sales desk near the Cokesbury Resource Center en-
trance. A subscription to all daily issues is $38 if you
pick up issues here each morning or $48.50 mailed to
your home after the conference. A single copy of the
Roundup Edition is $2; (includes postage) 10 or more
copies, $1.50 each, mailed to your address. Delegates re-
ceive complimentary copies daily at their desks and a
copy of the Roundup Edition mailed to their homes.
— Tom Potter
Global Ministries Sets '93 Gathering
Five thousand United Methodists are expected to at-
tend the second Global Gathering, sponsored by the
General Board of Global Ministries, in Indianapolis,
March 25-28, 1993.
The first highly successful Global Gathering took
place at the Gait House here in March 1987. Bishop
Desmond Tutu of South Africa was the keynote speaker.
Speakers from Africa, Asia and Latin America will
be featured. The Rev. Zan Holmes of St. Luke United
Methodist Church, Dallas, will preach at the opening
worship service. A global village, inspiring worship
services, Bible study, and great singing are some of the
highlights of the three-day celebration. The theme is
"Called by the Spirit."
For additional information and registration, write to
Rena Yocum, (^neral Board of Global Ministries, The
United Methodist Church, 475 Riverside Drive, New
York, N.Y. 10115.
— Betty Thompson.
Today's Book Autographing
Sessions
Visit the Cokesbury Resource Center in the con-
vention center, buy a book, and have it signed by the
author during autographing sessions. Authors, book
titles, and "signing" times for today are:
The Rev. Maxie D. Dunnam, 2-2:30 p.m.
Alive in Christ
Jesus Claims — Our Promises
Living the Psalms (hardcover and paper)
That's What the Man Said
The Workbook on Coping as Christians
The Workbook of Intercessory Prayer
The Workbook of Living Prayer
The Workbook on Spiritual Disciplines
The Workbook on the Christian Walk
The Rev. J. Ellsworth Kalas, 7 p.m.
Parables from the Backside
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General Conference Has Seen "Red" Since 1960
A R. H. "Red" Bond says he represents "the rough ele-
ment" of The United Methodist Church. At General
Conference for his ninth consecutive time, Red was first
elected to the 1960 General Conference.
Tall and gregarious, Bond attributes his popularity
here and in the Memphis Conference to his visibility
and his humor. A certified lay speaker, Red has been in
every local church in his annual conference. He has
served in every lay office, including president of the
conference United Methodist Men, and district and con-
ference lay leader. He's also spoken in nearly half of
the districts south of the Mason-Dixon line and in many
north of it.
His hobby, designing and making antique oak repro-
ductions, also attracts folks to Red. He showed me a
replica he made of a gavel that Francis Asbury carried
in his saddlebag. Cokesbury has some of his gavels and
mite boxes available during this General Conference.
The original is in the Tennessee Conference Archives.
As I spoke with Bond, he was approached to make a
family altar, one of his favorite pieces.
Red Bond graduated fi-om high school at age 17 on a
Friday and started climbing telephone poles for the
Bell Telephone Company the following Monday. He
worked for the company for 42 years. He did his "post-
graduate work" in the U.S. Marine Corps and served in
the most decorated outfit in the South Pacific in World
War II.
Retired now for 13 years, he is still active. A mem-
ber of First United Methodist Church in Dyersburg,
Tennessee, Red currently serves as a lay member of the
Memphis Annual Conference. He teaches a men's Bible
study in Sunday school and serves on the administra-
tive board. He attends a men's prayer breakfast every
Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. It's easy for him to make. He
gets up at 4 a.m. and has attended the breakfast for
thirty-two years with forty-five to fifty men.
Red grew up in a four-point circuit. All his fore-bear-
ers were farmers. He said God got his attention in a fox-
hole halfway around the world. He says, "Don't promise
God something you won't do." He's kept his promise by
actively challenging laity to support the church and its
clergy for thirty-six years.
Bond declined to name a favorite General Confer-
ence. He says that he sees God at work as the confer-
R.H. "Red" Bond (center) holds one of his gavel replicas in the
Cokesbury Resource Center. Patricia Meyers, marshal and DCA
writer, holds a mite box. Bill Turner of the Cokesbury Resource
Center stands by.
ence makes the great decisions that need to be made.
'Tm a Methodist. I love the [United] Methodist Church
and what it's trying to do." The biggest change that
he's seen since 1960 is the increasing participation of
women and the church finally utilizing their talents.
He says that women have been the biggest influence on
his life. He and his wife. Precious, have been married
fifty-two years. They have two daughters of whom he is
most proud.
Red's recommendation for first timers at General
Conference: "patience and participation." For further
insights. Red Bond is easy to find. He's tall, has a wide
smile, and comes naturally by the name "Red."
■ Patricia Meyers
Cokesbury's Autographing Booth
Come by to greet and give support to these United Methodist authors!
Check daily postings throughout the Cokesbury display and the Daily Christian Advocate for scheduled appearances.
Signings by:
Grant S. Shockley • Anne Broyles • Art Guillermo • Tom Tozer • Maxie Dunnam • James Thomas • Homer Noley • Donald E. Messer
J. Ellsworth Kalas • William Hinson • Kenneth Carder • George Hunter, III • Robert 0. Morgan • Earl G. Hunt, Jr. • James A. Harnish
Charles Yngoyen • Bruce Hilton • Robert Spam • Zan Holmes • Eddie Fox • Kenneth Kinghorn • Maqone Kimbrough
Michael Ripski • James Moore
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Announcements
If your voting pad displays a number or a word when
you cast your vote, your vote has been recorded!
*•*
Reserve delegates must have completed seating
permit forms from the chairperson of their delegation
La order to be seated in legislative committees or
plenary sessions. Additional forms may be secured in
the Secretaiy's Office, room 103.
**•
Speakers during plenary sessions are requested to
review verbatim transcriptions appearing in the DCA.
Substantial corrections should be communicated to
the Committee on Journal by noon for the current
day's DCA. Corrections may be sent to H. Sharon
Howell, Kansas East C-8, or to the Conference
Secretaiy's office, room 103.
Perkins' alums and friends
breakfast will be held
Thursday, May 7, 7:00 - 8:00
a.m., at the Hyatt Regency.
Cost: $10, speaker: Bishop
James S. Thomas.
<
No Drinking in the Bar
"Casting Out Fear: Reconciling Ministries with
Gay/Lesbian United Methodists," a video that
examines the pain and estrangement of gay and
lesbian Christians and provides steps that UMs are
taking to enable ministries of reconciliation among
persons of differing sexual orientations, will be shown
on Thursday, May 7, at 12:45 p.m. Days Inn, 101 E.
Jefferson, room 615. A sandwich lunch will be
available for $5.
**•
Bishop Abel T. Muzorewa will be interviewed on
"Sunrise Today," WAVE-TV, Channel 3 (NBC) at
6:00 a.m, Friday, May 8.
*•*
The Iowa Conference luncheon will be held at Kunz's
Restaurant, 12:00 noon, Friday, May 8. Iowa
delegates, reserve delegates, pages, and marshals are
invited. Contact Don
Mendenhall, C-18, for
more information.
Members of the "Message to
the Nation" writing committee
will meet tonight (May 7) at
9:30 p.m. in room 114 of the
Convention Center.
The Institute on Religion and Democracy wUl sponsor
an issues forum on "Peace and Human Rights in the
Islamic World" Thursday, May 7, 12:45, Sampson
Room, 1st floor. Gait House East. The speakers will
be Habib Malik from Catholic University of America
and Mia Adjali, Executive Secretary UN/International
Affairs, Women's Division.
***
World Methodist Council luncheon will be held
Thursday, May 7, 12:40 p.m.. Regency Ballroom,
Hyatt Regency.
•**
Afternoon worship services begin with a pre-service
concert each day at 2:00 p.m. with worship at 2:30
p.m. in the sanctuary of Trinity UMC, Third and
Guthrie Streets.
The General Conference OfTice has declared
there shall be no drinks in the bar:
"AH delegates should refrain from taking
beverages within the bar of the conference
due to the presence of electrical wiring," says
a statement from the conference ofTice.
An informal discussion
on 21st century issues
facing The United
Methodist Church will
be held Saturday, May 9,
7:00 - 8:00 a.m, Gait
House East, 2nd floor.
Governor Room #1.
(Free continentEil
breakfast for delegates.) Sponsored by Erwin UMC,
Syracuse, New York. Contact Irving Hill, Gait House,
to attend. The 6% of clergy delegates age 40 and
under are especially encouraged to attend.
•••
The trustees and the president of Garrett-Evangelical
Theological Seminary invite you and your guest to
dinner on Saturday, May 9, at 5:45 p.m., Hyatt
Regency, second floor ballroom, $12.50 per person.
Advance reservation only.
***
Methodist Theological School in Ohio breakfast will
be held Monday, May 11, 7 a. m. in the Brown Room,
Gait House East. Reservations needed by 5:00 p.m.
today. Contact C. Joseph Sprague, section B, row 3,
seat 12 or President "Ned" Dewire, Gait House. Cost
is $10.
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The Arkansas Area luncheon will be held at the Day's
Inn on Monday, May 1 1.
**•
Urgent Notice: In recognition of the General
Conference "Fast" in effect through Friday morning,
the niff breakfast has been changed from Friday, May
8 to Saturday, May 9 at 7:00 a.m., in the Keeneland
Suite on the Mezzanine Level of the Hyatt Regency.
To cancel, contact Don Messer.
•••
The Reference Committee will meet in room 114
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, noon to 1:30 p.m.
•••
Inter-Jurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy will
meet in room 114 Saturday, May 9 at 4:30 p.m.
•**
You are invited to a "Global Gathering '93," March
25-28, 1993, Indianapolis, Ind. Come hear speakers,
participate in workshops, sing, and worship in a truly
international gathering of United Methodists. For
registration information, write to: Global Gathering
'93, c/o Service Center, General Board of Global
Ministries, 7820 Reading Road, Caller No. 1800,
Cincinnati, OH 45222-1800.
•••
The Methodist Peace Fellowship breakfast will be
held Wednesday, May 13, 7:00 - 8:20 a.m., Miller's
Cafeteria, 429 South 2nd Street. No ticket necessary.
Featured speakers: Schuyler Rhodes, Washington
Square UMC, New York; John Swomley, St. Paul
School of Theology (emeritus), Kansas City; Mattie
Jones, Fellowship of Reconciliation, Nyack, New
York For more information contact: Jean Edwards
458-8056.
•*•
Information about investment and loan opportunities
is available at the hospitality suite of the United
Methodist Development Fimd, Gait House, Executive
Offices, East Wing.
Cokesbury
Booka -f Bibles -l- Church Supplies
INVITES YOU TO MEET:
Donald Messer
Author Oft
Send Me?
A Conspiracy of Goodness
Contemporary Images
Of Christianty
Autographing booka
Thursday, May 7
1:30 - 2:00
Homer Noley
Author Oft
First White Frost
Autographing books
Thursday, May 7
11:30 -Noon
^»T"04
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Maxie Dunnam
Author Oft
Workbook On the Christian Walk
and others
Autographing booka
Thursday, May 7
2:00 - 2:30
An signings held in the
Cokesbury Display
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Petitions Trivia
By Tom Potter
Individual United Methodists submitted the largest
portion of the 2,433 petitions which will fuel the legisla-
tive process during the next 10 days.
Nearly 26 percent of the petitions are sponsored by
individuals, an informal review of the petition list re-
vealed. The list is based on data supplied by the peti-
tion secretary.
Another 22 percent of the petitions originated with
general boards and agencies, the Council of Bishops,
and General Conference task forces and special commit-
tees. About 19 percent of the petitions arose in aimual
conferences or their sub-units. Small groups at various
levels of the church produced abut 16 percent of the pe-
titions. Local church administrative boards, councils
and charge/church conferences developed approxi-
mately 10 percent of the appeals, and the remaining 7
percent came from advocacy groups and caucuses.
Although the current volume of petitions is about 9
percent less than the quantity received at the last con-
ference, the flood of paper near deadline still over-
whelmed Odell Thompson of Beloit, WI. As petition
secretary, she read each petition, numbered it, assigned
it to a legislative committee, recorded it on the com-
puter, and transmitted it to the Committee on Refer-
ence for review and referral.
'This was my first involvement in such a process,"
chuckled Thompson, recently retired from a 25-year ca-
reer with a national retail chain. "I had no idea of what
I was getting into when I volunteered for this job!"
Among the most active individual petitioners are
Leonard D. Slutz, a member of Hyde Park Community
Church, Cincinnati, OH; the Rev. Jerry Eckert, pastor
of Emmaus Church, Milwaukee, WI; and Dr. Maxie D.
Dunnam, pastor of Christ Church, Memphis, TN. Slutz
submitted 40 petitions; Eckert, 33; and Dunnam, 30.
"Every once in a while I see something I think
should be corrected," explained Slutz, 79, a practicing
attorney and a veteran petitioner. "It may not be some-
thing so terribly important, but I believe we should
brush up the Discipline, keep it up-to-date and make it
accurate."
Slutz said his petitions focus on improvements in the
judicial process, establishing general agency member-
ship at more appropriate sizes, and providing for ade-
quate representation of conferences outside the United
States and Puerto Rico. Slutz served as a General Con-
ference lay delegate from the West Ohio Conference
from 1952 through 1968, and as a member of the Judi-
cial Council 1972-80. His experiences, he explained,
have helped him identify areas for improved effective-
ness, greater efficiency and sharper expense control.
"I want to help the church establish a responsible
grievance procedure that protects the rights of the
churches, the individuals and the alleged victims," Eck-
ert, 57, said. His 33 petitions plead for due process in
charges against ministers, a clarified leave of absence
procedure and sensitivity to potential legal liability in
ministerial counseling. Other petitions call for greater
sensitivity on the part of the clergy leadership and "line
item" identification in conference budgets. And one pe-
tition offers a "list of sins comparable with homosexual-
ity," according to biblical references.
Elimination of the Greneral Coxmcil on Ministries
and assumption of its basic responsibilities by the
Coxmcil of Bishops is the thrust of 30 petitions submit-
ted by Dunnam, 57, one of the organizers of the na-
tional coalition of United Methodist leaders who issued
the "Memphis Declaration." Author of several books
and publications, Dunnam also serves as a television
teacher and evangelist as well as senior minister of
Christ Chxirch. From 1975 through 1982, he was world
editor of The Upper Room.
The churches in Alaska, Maryland and Louisiana
were among the most active congregations submitting
petitions through charge/church conferences, adminis-
trative boards and councils on ministries.
"We hope to make the general church more respon-
sive to the grassroots and to increase the ability of the
grassroots to impact the general church," said Rev.
George Anderson, 58, Mount Oak Church,
Mitchellville, MD.
Now 110 years old, Mount Oak Chiu-ch is a 550-
member, growing congregation of young families in a
"bedroom community" not far from the nation's capital.
Through its administrative board have come 13 peti-
tions supporting a pro-life stand on abortion, limitation
of board membership size, University Senate reform,
regular evaluation of seminaries, detailed data on
World Service and conference benevolences, review of
ministerial candidates regarding church doctrine, and
elimination of three general agencies (General Council
on Ministries, General Commission on the Status and
Role of Women and General Commission on Christian
Unity and Interreligious Concerns). "Many of our peti-
tions are adapted from positions of the Good News
movement," Anderson concluded.
St. Paul Church is a congregation of less than 100
members near Fairbanks in Alaska's Yukon River
country. The 12 petitions authorized by St. Paul's ad-
ministrative board address inclusive language, restric-
tions against further study of homosexuality and any
other matter "the Bible identifies as sinful," and a re-
quirement that general agency proclamations include a
disclaimer that only General Conference officially
speaks for the denomination. St. Paul petitions also fo-
cus on a new task force on children, nationwide health
insurance and voluntary apportionments.
Downsville Church, a congregation of 109 members
in a small Louisiana community east of Shreveport, ex-
pressed its concerns in 11 petitions advocating changes
in annual conference membership and voting rights,
withdrawal from the denomination by a congregation
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with its property, withholding apportionments, ministe-
rial compensation based on merit rather than seniority
and appointment of more "non-seminary" pastors.
Downsville Church also petitioned for a constitutional
change to bar avowed homosexuals from the ordained
ministry, and removal of any clergy person knowingly
appointing or endorsing an avowed homosexual for the
ministry.
Among petition generators beyond the local church,
the Minnesota, Detroit and California-Nevada confer-
ences led the count with 31, 28 and 19 petitions respec-
tively. Overseas conferences petitioning the conference
are Zaire, the four German conferences, Muri Provi-
sional Conference in Nigeria, North Shaba and Sweden.
Most active petitioners among the general boards
and agencies are GBOD (74), GBHM (65) and GCFA
(50). GBOD petitions cover a range of issues including
laity organizational matters and a proposed Spanish-
language hymnal.
"Any organization, ordained minister or lay mem-
ber.. .may petition the General Conference," states the
Book of Discipline. This time many chose to do that, ap-
parently with faith in the democratic process, hope of
approval by the assembly and love for those who prob-
ably will disagree.
Bestsellers at Cokesbury
Business has been brisk at the Cokesbury Resource
Center, reports manager Bill Turner. Souvenirs, gifts,
and robes were among the most sought-after items dur-
ing the first two days of General Conference. Turner
commented that robes were popular especially with
non-US delegates.
Delegates also have been buying books. According to
an unofficial sxirvey by Turner, the bestselling books so
far at this General Conference have been — in no par-
ticular order —
* Listening to Your Life: Daily Meditations With Fre-
derick Buechner, by Frederick Buechner
* The Frog in the Kettle: What Christians Need to
Know About Life in the Year 2000, by George Barna
* also by George Barna, User Friendly Churches:
What Christians Need to Know About the Churches Peo-
ple Love to God tq
* Racing Toward 2001: The Forces Shaping Amer-
ica's Religious Future, by Russell Chandler
* Street Singing & Preaching: A Book of New
Psalms, by Martin Bell, author of The Way of the Wolf
* The Storyteller's Companion to the Bible: Exodus-
Joshua, Michael E. Williams, editor
* two books from a new imprint. Dimensions for Liv-
ing: Is There Life After Stress?, by James W. Moore; and
How to Stay Alive As Long as You Live: Practical
Guides for Christian Living, by Robert H. Spain
* The Power of Holy Habits: A Discipline for Faithful
Discipleship, by William H. Hinson
* Yes, Lord, I Have Sinned But I Have Several Excel-
lent Excuses, by James W. Moore
* Vision 2000: Planning for Ministry into the Next
Century, by Joe A. Harding and Ralph W. Mohney
- Keith Kendall
To hear '*"••. ^^^'''^'s 3-minute daily synopsis of
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Petitions Referred
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12339
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11416
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11416
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10436
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10436
0440D
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10440
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10440
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10956
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10956
0448D
MN
11342
0448D
GJ
11342
0448D
MN
11587
0448D
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11587
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12193
0448D
GJ
12193
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10168
0448D
GJ
10168
0448D
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10443
0450D
GJ
10443
0450D
MN
11447
0451D
GJ
11447
0451D
MN
11997
0451D
GJ
11997
0451D
MN
11590
0453D
GJ
11590
0453D
MN
11637
0453D
GJ
11637
0453D
MN
11694
0453D
GJ
11694
0453D
MN
11896
0453D
GJ
11896
0453D
MN
11897
0453D
GJ
11897
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MN
10027
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10027
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10254
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10254
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10446
0453D
GJ
10446
0453D
MN
11343
0453D
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11343
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11422
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11422
0453D
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11985
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11985
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10452
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10452
0513D
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10846
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0513D
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LC
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3000R
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10967
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12308
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IC
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3000M
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12209
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12411
007 ID
CS
12400
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CO
10360
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Daily Edition Vol. 4 No. 3
127
New or Corrected Petitions
to the 1992 General Conference
636.
Painion Number = 00-12444-0636-0; Oouncll al Bishop*.
Include South Africa in the Listing of
Africa Central Conferences.
At the request of South Africa United Methodists, a
district has been established in that country. We
recommend the inclusion of South Africa in the hsting
of countries included in the Africa Central Conference
(11636.3(a)).
Petition Number = CC-12445-3000-M$; Northern Europe Central
Conference Council of Bisiiops and GBGU.
Increase Number of Bishops in Northern
Europe Central Conference From One to
Two.
In order to provide for United Methodist mission
into the Commonwealth of Independent States through
the full-time and continuous supervision by a bishop of
the church,
Be it resolved that the Northern Europe Central
Conference be authorized to elect an additional bishop
for one quadrennium for the sole purpose of giving
oversight to the mission of The United Methodist
Church in the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Petition Number - CC-12446-3000-MS; West Africa Central Conference.
Increase Number of Bishops From Three
to Four to Provide for the Work of Nigeria.
To provide supervision for the rapid growth in
Nigeria, be it resolved that the number of bishops in the
West Africa Central Conference be increased from
three to four.
Petition Number - GJ- 12443-0004-13; James G. and Dorothy O'Quinn,
United Metliodlst Clergy Couples, Chesapeake, VA.
Inclusiveness of the Church.
Amend 10004:
...Therefore, all persons, without regard to race,
color, national origin, status, or economic condition,
shall be eUgible.... In The United Methodist Church no
conference or other organizational unit of the Church
shall be structured so as to exclude any member of any
constituent body of the Church because of race, color,
national origin, status, or economic condition.
PelHIon Number = HE-12436-3000; R
Training and Recruitment of Ethnic
Minority Persons.
Whereas, The United Methodist Church supports
the pubUc education system in America and realizes
that in an ever changing society "Excellence in
Education" can be achieved with proper nourishing.
Church, community and federal government
involvement is imperative if the current trend in public
education is to be reversed;
Whereas, The United Methodist Church believes
that every person has a right to an education and it is
society's responsibility to enable every person to obtain
this right;
Whereas, The United Methodist Church believes in
universal pubUc education and supports public
educational institutions;
Whereas, individuals have the right and freedom to
inquire, discuss, and teach regulated by self-discipline of
scholarship and good judgment;
Be it resolved, that the California-Nevada Annual
Conference encourage the local churches to establish
learning enrichment centers and tutors who can provide
supplementary instructions for students to ensure
academic excellence according to his/her potential;
Be it resolved, that the California-Nevada Annual
Conference support the training and recruitment of
qualified ethnic minority teachers that will serve as
positive role models for ethnic minority students;
Be it further resolved, that the California-Nevada
Annual Conference Board of Higher Education be
directed to establish and recommend means of funding
additional scholarship funds for ethnic minority persons
to assist in funding the educational efforts of ethnic
minority persons.
Be it finally resolved, that the California-Nevada
Conference petitions the General Conference to:
1. Encourage all local churches to establish learning
enrichment centers and tutors who can provide
supplementary instruction for students to ensure
academic excellence according to each one's potential;
128
May 7, 1992
2. Support the training and recruitment of qualified
ethnic minority teachers that will serve as positive role
models for ethnic minority students;
3. Direct the General Board of Higher Education
and Ministry to seek additional funding for scholarships
for ethnic minority persons.
251
• Pelition Number = LC- 10071 -25 1-D; NAK.
Duties of Lay Church Leader.
Amend 1251.1:
c) Membership in the Charge Conference and the
Administrative Council (or the Administrative Board
and the Council on Ministries), the Committee on
Finance, and the Committee on Nominations and
Personnel, where, along with the pastor, the lay leader
shall serve as an interpreter of the actions and programs
of the Annual Conference and the general Church (to
be better equipped to comply with this responsibility it
is recommended that the lay leader also serve as the
Lay Member of Annual Conference);
269.
Pelition Number - LC-1 2435-0269; G BOD.
Membership of the Committee
of Pastor- Parish Relations.
Amend 11269.2:
There shall be a Committee on Pastor-Parish
Relations (Staff-Parish Relations) of not fewer than five
nor more than nine lay persons representative of the
total charge. One of the five to nine persons shall be a
young adult. One of the five to nine persons may be a
senior high youth. In addition to the five to nine persons ;-
a lay mcmbcf of Annual CoBfc r cncc shall also be a
member. All shall be members of the local church or
charge except where Central Conference legislation
provides otherwise. No staff member or immediate
family member of a pastor or staff member may serve on
the committee. In addition to the five to nine persons,
a lay member of Annual Conference shall also be a
member. If a person inehgible to serve on the committee
is elected as lay member to Annual Conference end-
there is no other elected lay member to the Annual
Conference available to serve, the vacancy will be filled
upon election by the Charge Conference foUo'i ^ ing the
nomination of the Committoo on Nominations and
Poroonnol then the committee shall consist of the five to
nine persons only.
la) The members, including the chairperson, shall be
elected by the Charge Conference upon nomination by
the Committee on Nominations and Personnel. In order
to secure experience and stability, the membership (not
including the lay member of Annual Conference) shall
be divided into three classes, one of which shall be ^
elected each year for a three year term. ^
The Ministerial Pension Plan,
Petition Number. FA-1 1685-3000-R; Thomas H. Griffith, CA-Pacific
Confererxw. Advance Edition Page 1171.
Amend Section 4.7 of the Ministerial Pension Plan
Document (Advance Edition I, pages 409-410:
. is less than $1,750; or with that vested former
participant's written consent if the amount is more than
$1,750, but less than three-fourths one - fourth of the. . .
Petition Number MN-12193-0448-D; Thomas H. Griffith, CA-Pacific
Conference. Advance Edition Page 1306.
Leave of Absence of Ordained Ministers.
Amend 11448.1:
. . . This relationship may be initiated by the
minister or the Cabinet, with or without the consent of
the clergy member. . . .
... upon the board's recommendation. The poraon in
question has the right to a hearing before the bishop.
Cabinet, and executive committee of the Board of
Ordained Ministry prior to the granting of a leave of
absence wthout the minister's consent. Between
sessions....
... upon the written request of the clergy member or
the Cabinet with o r wthout the consent of the clergy
members. . .
Petition Nurrben LC-12322-0269-D; Thomas H. Griffith, California-Pacific
Conference. Advance Edition Page 1 272.
The Committee on Pastor-Parish
Relations.
Amend 1269.2
"There shall be a Committee on Pastor-Parish
Relations (Staff-Parish Relations)? of not fewer than five
nor more than nine lay persons representative of the
total charge. In general, this committee shall have not
fewer than five nor more than nine members. However,
in situations where the missional needs of a particular
Charge warrant a larger Committee, the District
Superintendent or Designated Elder presiding may
approve a larger membership on the Committee upon a
two-thirds vote of the Charge Conference. One of the
five to nine persons members may be a senior high 4
youth. In addition to the five to nine persons a lay
member of the Aimual Conference. . . .
Daily Edition Vol. 4 No. 3
129
Correction In Petition Numbers
Daily Christian Advocate
(1) Page 209; Paragraph 614; Petition Number
CO- 10812-614- D;GCFA,GCOM Delete "GCOM" .
New Petition Number is CO-12447-614-D: GCFA.
Petition Number CO-10812-614-D; GCOM. (Left
Column, 7 lines from bottom) Subject: "The
Membership of Jurisdictional Conferences." Correct as
shown.
(2) Page 910; Paragraph 514 (second column)
Petition Number MN-10643-514-D; "GCCU: Specific
Responsibilities of Bishops." Keep as is. Remove
GCCU, and add Council of Bishops.
Petition Number MN-10643-514-D; GCCU, Council
of Bishops; Specific Responsibilities of Bishops.
(Second Column 1/3 of the way down) Correct Petition
Number should be: MN- 12448- 514-D; GCCU.
Remove Council of Bishops.
(3) Page 913; Paragraph 733; Petition Number
MN-10171-733-D;GBOD,EPA,MNN: "Lay Observers
of Conference Board of Ordained Ministries." Keep as
is.
Petition Number MN-10171-733-D; GBOD "Lay
Observers of Conference Board of Ordained
Ministries" (second column, 15 lines from bottom).
Correct Petition Number: MN- 12449-733-D; GBOD.
(4) Page 1112; Paragraph 748; Petition Number
DI-1225-0748-D; National Association of Annual
Conference Lay Leaders, Springfield,NE
"Coordinating Committee on Lay Work." Correct
Petition Number is: DI-12025-0748-D.
(5) Page 1147; Paragraph 718; Petition Number
FA-11367-0718-D; Jim Beal, Little Rock, AR. Keep as
is.
(Right Colunrn, 4 lines down) Petition Number
FA-11367- 0718-D; Jim Beal, Little Rock, AR: "Plan
and Method of Clergy Support." Correct Petition
Number should be: FA-12450-0718-D.
(6) Page 1155; Paragraph 912; Petition Number
FA-111074- 0912-D; Administrative Board, Mount Oak
UMC, Mitchellville, MD. Correct Petition Number is:
FA-11074-0912-D.
(7) Page 1272; Paragraph 2518; Petition Number
LC-2518-D. Correct Petition Number is:
LC-11301-2518-D. Delete title: "Fair Share of Property
in a Realignment Charge." Add title: "Authority of the
Board of Church Location."
(8) Page 1274; Paragraph 2540; Petition Number
LC-11882-2540-D; Ministry Development Committee,
Fayetteville, NC (left column, line 24). Delete this
petition, through line 28. Petition Number
LC-11882-2540-D, starting on line 29 remains as is.
(9) Page 1293; Paragraph 424; Petition Number
MN-SIXPT = Petition Number MN-10163-0424-D
"Question for the Order of Elder." Remove the words:
"Petition Number MN-SIXPT = ".
(10) Page 1083; Paragraph 12; Petition Number
CO-12084-0012-C; 63 Members of GBGM, Women's
Division and St. Paul, St. Andrew, New York, NY;
"General Conference Membership." Correct Petition
Number is CO-12083-0012-C.
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Changes in Standing Legislative Committees
Church and Society
Remove: Braimon, WiUiam C. ("North Alabama)
Add: Bahule, Andre N. (Mozambique)
Um, Mary (The Korean Methodist Church)
York, Billy L. (Xorth Alabama.)
Conferences
Remove: Bahule, Andre N. (Mozambique)
Hearin, Gerry M. Jr. (North Alabama)
Add: Brannon, William C. (North Alabama)
Discipleship
Remove: Bozard, James D. (Florida)
Add: Hamilton, Tom W. (Florida)
Financial Administration
Remove: Berry. Beverley C. <FIorida)
GeneraiyJudicial Administration
Add: Hearin, Gerry M. Jr. (North Alabama)
Global Ministries
Add: Christian, Vidya G. (Methodist Church in
India)
Seng, Soon Jin (Methodist Church in Malaj-sia)
Higher Education and Chaplaincy
Remove: York, Billy L. (North Alabama)
Local Church
Add: Rodriguez, (iene (Florida)
Additions and Changes to Listing of
Voting and Reserve Delegates
Florida:
Remove: Berr>-, Beverley C. (resigned)
Add to end of reserve list: Sweatt, Helen B., retired,
3750 29th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, PL 33711
Remove: Bozard, James D. (deceased)
Add to end of reserve list: Stiles, Jennifer R.,
student. Route 6, Box 467M, Tallahassee, FL 32304
South Dakota:
Remove: Ward, Richard A. (resigned)
Add to end of reserve list: Berkenpas, Darlis A., pastor,
2708 S. 9th Ave., Sioux FaUs, SD 57105
Sweden:
Remove: Eliasson, Ann-Marie
Add to end of reserve Ust: Jonsson, Christer
Changes in Standing Administrative
Committees
Committee on Reference
Add: L. Ray Branton (Louisiana)
Nominations to the
Interjurisdictional Committee on
Episcopacy
Western Jurisdiction
Oregon-Idaho
Remove: Carol L. Colley
Add: Marilyn J. Outslay
Changes in Commission Central
Conference Affairs
Add: Kjemald, Margareta
Remove: Eliasson, Ann-Marie
Non-Voting Delegates from
Affiliated Autonomous Methodist
and United Churches
The Methodist Church of Hong Kong (2)
Man, Kwok-uai i ), Hong Kong Circuit superintendent,
IfF, Yen Mem Building, 98-108 Jafie Road, Wan Chai,
Hong Kong
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dent, 1/F, Yen Mem Building, 98-108 Jaffe Road, Wan
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Legislative Committee Reports
I
Church and Society
Six sub-committees were organized to act upon peti-
tions addressing the following subjects:
1) gambling, human rights (e.g., children, persons
with handicapping conditions, etc.), drug and alcohol
concerns, community issues, criminal justice, discipli-
nary paragraphs on Church and Society structure.
Chair: Patricia Deal, North Texas.
2) world issues (nuclear arms, eco-justice). Chair:
FVank Gaylord, Wisconsin.
3) Social Principles paragraphs on political and
world communities and "Our Social Creed," gun con-
trol, homelessness, etc. Chair: Beth Capen, New York.
4) medical, genetics, and health-care issues. Chair:
Bernice Johnson, North Carolina.
5) abortion. Chair: Phillip Lawson, California/Ne-
vada.
6) pornography, environment (national), investment
policies, new disciplinary paragraph related to AIDS.
Chair: Susan Sherbrooke, Pacific Northwest.
— Suzanne Calvin, Lee Ranch (May 6, 4:00)
Conferences
The committee divided into 3 sub-committees deal-
ing with petitions fi-om:
1) annual and district conferences. Chair: Jean Dow-
ell, Minnesota.
2) jurisdictional conferences. Chair: Robert T. Casey,
South Georgia.
3) General Conference petitions and constitutional
matters. Chair: Margaret A. Paige, Detroit.
— Dan Ganger, Jane Dennis, (May 6, 3:20)
Discipleship
The committee heard presentations from two repre-
sentatives of the Oklahoma Indian Missionary Confer-
ence and one representative of the Native American
International Caucus. The three expressed concerns
about the "Native American Service of Thanksgiving,"
and asked that it not be include in the Book of Worship.
Reasons cited: offensive to several tribes that observe
the "Ceremony of the Green Com," upon which the
thanksgiving service is based.
The committee divided into two groups to consider
the proposed Book of Worship
—Bettie Story, Garlinda Burton (May 6, 5:30)
Faith and Mission
The committee agreed to take up in full committee
both the report of the Committee to Study Homosexual-
ity, related petitions, the Baptism study ("By Water
and the Sprit"), and related petitions. Eight members of
the study committee presented an overview of its re-
port. No action was taken on the report or petitions.
—Lynn DeMichele, Ann Whiting (May 6, 4:45)
Financial Administration
The committee agreed to divide into 5 sub-commit-
tees:
1) (jcneral Board of Publication, and the Task Force
on Relocation of the General Board of Global Minis-
tries;
2) budget;
3) General Board of Pensions (other than health
care);
4) health insurance;
5) general finance, administration, and miscellane-
ous.
—Jean Coffey Lylea, Willie Teague (May 6, 3:30)
General and Judicial Administration
The committee divided into 4 sub-committees:
1) church programs;
2) structure;
3) other (Jeneral Council on Ministries concerns;
4) Chapter 8 (of the Discipline.
—Ralph E. Baker, Linda Green (May 6, 3:30)
Global Ministries
The committee heard presentations on the National
Plan for Hispanic Ministries by Bishop Elias Galvan
and on the Native American Comprehensive Plan by
Cynthia Kent, GBGM staff person.
It divided into 4 sub-committees:
1) small membership churches/rural concerns. Chair:
Knih Khin Jensen, Minnesota.
2) Native American concerns. Chair: Susan Hass-
inger, Eastern Pennsylvania.
3) Hispanic concerns. Chair: Arturo M. Femandex,
California-Nevada.
4) general and conference level Global Ministries
concerns. Chair: Frank Dorsey, Kansas East.
—Betty Thompson (May 6, 3:30)
Higher Education and Chaplaincy
The following 4 sub-committees were formed:
1) chaplains and related ministries. Chair: Tom L.
Christian, North Texas.
2) annual conferences Boards of Higher Education
and Campus Ministries. Chair: Samuel Montgomery,
Texas.
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3) University Senate. Chair: Paul C. Bailey, Vir-
ginia.
4) Division of Higher Education and Theological
Schools. Chair: Phylemon D. Titus, Detroit.
— Alvin J. Horton, Karen Tiainger (May 6, 5:00)
Independent Commissions
The committee spent its first 30 minutes in dialogue
and reflection on the presentation on the Simi Valley
verdict heard in the morning plenary.
Five sub-committees were formed:
DCOSROW;
2) Religion and Race;
3) Archives and History;
4) Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns;
5) other matters.
—Kristin K Knudson (May 6, 5:00)
Local Church
Four sub-committees were formed:
1) Paragraphs 102-106, 107-113, 201-207, 208-243.
Chair: Shirley Parrish.
2) Paragraphs 244-256. Chair: Sandra Hoke.
3) Paragraphs 257-271. Chair: Bob Pierson.
4) Paragraphs 2524-2552 and resolutions. Chair: Lu-
ther Henry.
—Kathy Kruger Noble, Rayford Woodrick (May 6, 3:40)
Ordained and Diaconal Ministry
The committee accepted the recommendations of its
executive committee to deal, as a full body, with the re-
port of the Commission to Study the Ministry as its first
item. It also voted to divide the body into 4 sub-commit-
tees, chairs to be chosen later in the day. Membership of
each sub-committee is to be decided May 7.
—Nancye WUlis, Judy Smith (May 6, 3:45)
Central Conferences
The committee met on Monday, May 4, and con-
cluded its business by adjournment at 5:30. It concurred
with the petition that would permit the Council of Bish-
ops to assign one of its members to another episcopal
area to exercise the fiinctions of the episcopacy upon the
request of the resident bishop .
The committee approved the following matters re-
ferred to it by the Council of Bishops:
* that the South Afiican Central Conference be in-
cluded in the Central Conference of The United Method-
ist Church;
* that the number of bishops in the Northern Europe
Central Conference be increased fi-om one to two in or-
der to provide episcopal supervision over the mission to
the Commonwealth of Independent States;
* that the nimiber of bishops in the West Afi-ica Central
Conference be increased fi-om two to three in Nigeria;
* that North Shaba be included in the Zaire Central
Conference.
In other action the committee voted to affirm the
General Board of Global Ministries as well as the Afi-i-
can Growth Initiative.
—Billie R. Dalton
Albany Area Urges
Fasting for Funds
All General Conference delegates are challenged by
the Albany Area (Troy and Wyoming Conferences) not
only to join in today's (May 7) fast but to contribute to a
goal of more than $50,000 to help feed hungry people of
the world.
The Rev. James M. Perry, director of the Troy Con-
ference Council on Ministries, said that fasting dele-
gates are urged to contribute an amount equivalent to
or more than their $62 daily expense allowance. Re-
ceipts will be divided evenly between the Louisville food
bank and the United Methodist Committee on Relief
(UMCOR) Advance Special for "U.S. Civil Disturbance
in Los Angeles" (Code No. 901735-2).
Persons who, due to medical reasons, cannot fast are
urged to join in prayer and financial support. Perry
noted.
Each delegation chairperson wiU receive today a col-
lection envelope and a special supply of stickers reading,
'Tm Fasting with the Albany Area," Perry explained.
Donations will be collected through tomorrow evening.
May 8. Sealed envelopes containing donations can be re-
tiirned to the "Challenge" director by conference pages.
Checks should be made out to the "Albany Area Chal-
lenge."
"All donations will be deposited in a local bank,"
Perry said, "and the total will be announced and dis-
bursed before the end of General Conference."
The fast-and-fund idea was originated by Rev. Wil-
liam J. Barney and Dorothy M. Earl, chairpersons of the
Troy and Wyoming delegations respectively. In its origi-
nal form it was adopted at a late March meeting. The ef-
fort received extra emphasis yesterday with conference
approval of a motion calling for fasting and a service of
reconciliation focused on the civil disturbance in Los
Angeles.
— Tom Potter
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Proceedings of the 1992 General Conference
of The United Methodist Church
Committee On Journal Report
The Committee on Journal hereby certifles as accurate, with the foUowing
corrections, the proceedings as printed in the Daily Christian Advocate for
Tuesday, May 6, 1992.
Daily Edition, p. 86, coL 2, Global Ministries Officers-Substitute *Raul
Alegria" for "Paul Al^ria'.
Daily Edition, p. 99, coL 1, par. 1-Paragraph 1 should be attributed to
CAROLYN MARSHALL.
Daily Edition, p. 99, coL 3, par. 2-Substitute not* for "law".
Daily Edition, p. 101, coL 2, first two f\ill pars, should be attributed to
CHARLES E. LUTRICK
Daily Edition, p. 101, coL 2, third full par. should be attributed to BISHOP
de CARVALHO. Add in parentheses at end of par. "(Approved by hand vote)"
Daily Edition, p. 104, col. 3, par. 7-Substitute "on ordained" for "unordained".
Daily Edition, p. 105, coL 1, par. 4-Substitute "CAROLYN MARSHALL" for
"UNIDENTIFIED PERSON". Substitute "Brawn" for "Broad".
Daily EdiHon, p. 105, col. 2, par. 2-Sub8titute "BISHOP TALBERT" for
"UNIDENTIFIED SPEAKER."
Daily Edition, p. 105, coL 3, par. 2-Substitute "after" for " act oV.
Daily Edition, p. 106, coL 2. par. 2-Sub8titute "OMBAKU LOMOTO (Central
Zaire)" for "UNIDENTIFIED SPEAKER"
Daily Edition, p. 106, col. 2, par. 5-Delete "unintelligible". Substitute "I am
going to translate" for "but don't wait".
Daily Edition, p. 106, coL 2, last full par. should read, "The intent of our
motion is that the remainder of the plenaiy tomorrow will be for this issue"
Daily Edition, p. 107, coL 1, par. 3-Substitute "blocks" for "walks".
Daily Edition, p. 107, col. 2, par. 4-In8ert following "is this rightr the
sentence in parentheses "(Norris responded, "yes.")" Insert following "an-
nouncements for us tonight?" the sentence in parentheses "(Marshall
responded, "no".)"
Daily Edition, p. 107, coL 2~Insert following the last par. the following:
(song)
BISHOP SPAIN: Our closing prayer tonight will be given by Bishop Edward
TuUis.
(Prayer)
H. Sharon Howell (chair)
Section C, row 8
Wednesday Morning
May 6, 1992
Bishop WiUiam B. Lewis, presiding
(benediction and hymns)
BISHOP WILLIAM B. LEWIS: Let's
find our way back to our places and be in
order. We are already five minutes behind.
At this rate, we'll be a month. The order
of the day is for us to hear the Laity Ad-
dress. And if Ken Plummer will come,
we're ready to begin that part of our busi-
ness. They don't listen. May we have your
attention, please? I mean, sit down! And
then be quiet! Scouts' honor, or some-
thing. Ken Plummer is the conference lay
leader of the Central Pennsylvania An-
nual (Conference. And he has the pleasure
of introducing for us our Laity Address
speaker.
KEN PLUMMER (Central Pennsyl-
vania): Bishop Lewis, fellow delegates.
Over two years ago, the National Associa-
tion of Annual (Conference Lay Leaders
started the search process for the person
to present the Laity Address to you this
morning. The Laity Address would be a
speech that best captured the spirit and
visions of United Methodist laity. It was to
highlight the ministiy of the laity in their
communities and their congregations.
The theme for the address was to be,
"Ministiy of the Laity: Serving God in Our
World, in Our Private Lives, and in Public
Responsibilities-Connecting Faith and
Action." The search was open to all
laypersons throughout the world who
were members of The United Methodist
Church. The search process worked; 284
persons, including several from Central
conferences, submitted manuscripts to be
screened and judged. Ten volunteer
screeners from the five jurisdictions
selected 46 manuscripts for fmal reading
by all screeners. This second reading gave
us four fmalists. These four persons, three
women and one man, came to Nashville
and presented their addresses to the con-
ference lay leaders at their 1992 annual
meeting. And three judges who were not
lay leaders had to select the address that
they felt best expressed the theme, "Min-
istiy of the Laity: Serving God in our
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Private Lives and Public Responsibilities-
Connecting Faith and Action." The per-
son selected was Ruby Galloway Parish, a
member of Boston Avenue United
Methodist Church of Tulsa, OK-a church
school teacher, an active church worker,
homemaker, chaplain with the Tulsa
Police Department. She was honored in
1988 as a Tulsa Volunteer of the Year. It
is with great pleasure and pride I present
to you Ruby Galloway Parish. (Lay address
found on page 116)
Singing
BISHOP WILLIAM B. LEWIS: Thank
you. Ruby, and God bless you, speaking so
well for all of us. We have a technical
problem; I'd like your patience to quietly
give us your attention for a few moments
so that we can work it out. We have a
number of people with us who are receiv-
ing translation. They have a little box in
addition to the little voting box that all of
us have that their earphones plug into and
we've had some new arrivals who need
translation and we've run out of the
receiver boxes; got plenty of headphones.
And each receiver box has a plug-in recep-
tical for two sets of headphones. So that
each of you who are receiving translation
that is sitting by someone else who is
receiving translation, if you were willing
and can do it, give us your receiver boxes
back and plug both sets of headphones,
yours and your neighbor's that sits next to
you, into the same box. And that way, we
can have a few more receivers, the little
receiver boxes for the newcomers. Hold
your hand up (if you understand what I've
said) for me. If you are receiving transla-
tion and there are two of you sitting side-
by-side, you both can use the same
receiver box. And let ua have the receiver
box, and if you can do that and would raise
your hand, one of the pages will come and
pick up your receiver box and bring it
down to the translators. We'd appreciate
if you help us with that All right, our
secretary Carolyn Marshall will present
some nominees to us for the Inteijurisdic-
tional Committee.
CAROLYN MARSHALL: The nomi-
nees as they have been received from the
various annual conferences are recorded
in the Advance DCA, Volume 1, on pp. 76
and 77. An addendum to that report is on
p. 35 of the DCA under a dateline of May
5, 1992. There is one change that still
needs to be made which has been received;
that is in the Western Jurisdiction—
Or^on-Idaho Annual Conference. The
name of Carol L. Colley is to be replaced
with Mariljm J. Outsley. These are the
nominations for the Inteijurisdictional
Committee on Episcopacy.
BISHOP LEWIS: All right, you have
these nominations before you there on
p. 35. 1 recognize the man to my left and
wUl you go to microphone 12, please?
CHARLES YRIGOYEN (Eastern Penn-
sylvania): On p. 76 under the Northeast-
em Jurisdiction, Eastern Pennsylvania
Conference, the name of Charles Yrigoyen
should be replaced with the name of
Claude A. Edmonds.
BISHOP LEWIS: P. 76, are you in the
Advance DCA now with that one?
YRIGOYEN: Yes.
BISHOP LEWIS: All right, thank you
for that correction. I recognize the, we will
go to microphone 8, please?
RAY OWEN (Oklahoma): We need to
replace the name Tal Oden on p. 77, the
Oklahoma Del^ation. Tal Olden should
be replaced with Tom Junk.
BISHOP LEWIS: AU right, that's p. 77,
Tal Oden.
OWEN: Tal Oden.
BISHOP LEWIS: In the place of Tom . ..
OWEN: No, Tom Junk should be the
new name.
BISHOP LEWIS: Tom Junk in place of
Tal Oden.
OWEN: Yes, thank you.
BISHOP LEWIS: Thank you. I'm not
really playing Ed McMahon to your
Johnny Carson. We have a tape running
and it can't read; and so on some of these
numbers we need to see that they get into
the tape and need a little time also for the
translators to pick up some of those details
about places. Are there any other correc-
tions to these nominations? Are you ready
to elect them? All who will do so, we got
someone else Will you go microphone 13,
please, in the center?
BEVERLY ABBOTT: (Maine) on p. 76
in the Advance DCA to the Northeastern
Jurisdiction, the names under Maine
should read James Lee McPhee as clergy
and Richard Gross as the lay.
BISHOP LEWIS: All right. Do you aU
have those? Will you go to microphone 14,
please? That's it; you're headed for it.
L. RAY BRANTON (Louisiana): My
name has been lefl off the Committee on
Reference. I am L. Ray Branton.
BISHOP LEWIS: That's the Committee
on Reference; it's on p. 35, isn't it?
MARSHALL: May I speak to that?
BISHOP LEWIS: Yes, thank you. All
right, our secretaiy has a response to that ^
MARSHALL: Those committees are ap- ^
pointments by the Coimdl of Bishops.
That name was inadvertently omitted
when that listing was made The correc-
tion has been turned in to the DCA and all
of those lists of corrections in delegations
were to have been in today's DCA. Some-
thing happened and th^ are not there, so
several of you are going to have similar
questions as far as changes in your delega-
tion, changes for legislative committees.
And I simply say, we've again taken it in
this morning. Hopefully, it will be in
tomorrow's edition.
BISHOP LEWIS: All right, will you go
to microphone 4, please?
PHILIP CONNOLLY (West Ohio): I
believe ours got in after the deadline, and
I'm sure that it'U be added in the correc-
tions that the secretaiy just talked about
MARSHALL: It is already in on p. 35.
CONNOLLY: OK, thank you.
BISHOP LEWIS: All right, are we ready
to elect? If so, vote now. All right, the
count is 859 yes, 8 no, and 7 abstentions.
I know you all can read, but remember the
tape recorder can't Our next item of busi-
ness is the election of John Street Church
trustees. Are we ready for those? There
was some question about whether we
would be.
MARSHALL: Yes.
BISHOP LEWIS: We are. Good.
MARSHALL: Whereas the deed of the
John Street United Methodist Church of
New York City calls for the election of that
church's board of trustees by the General
Conference; that plan was approved in the
General Conference session of 1868.
General Conferences since then through
1988 have so elected these tnistees. Now I
present to you the nominees as they come
from the John Street United Methodist
Church; trustees to serve for the period
1992-96. The resident bishop of the New
York Annual Conference, Wilma Roberts,
James Cardwell, Warren L. Jervy, William
C. Kirkwood, Raynor R. Rogers, Stephen
Rose, William T. Staubach Jr. and Connie
Takamine.
BISHOP LEWIS: All right, is there any
question about these nominations? Are
you ready to elect them? If so, vote now.
The count is 870 yes, 9 no and 18 absten-
tions. Thank you. We are ready for con-
sideration of the order of the day that was
put into our agenda yesterday and if Wil-
lard Stevens will come to the microphone,
he will lead us off in that presentation
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concerning the Simi Valley verdict He's
coming. He's tiying to figure out how I
knew his name was Willard instead of
Buzz.
WnXARD STEVENS (Desert South-
west): Bishop Lewis and members of the
General Ck>nference, I'm Buzz Stevens
from the Desert Southwest Annual Con-
ference, and James Lawson and Beverly
Shamana will be leading us through this
process, so I call on them at this point
JAMES LAWSON (Califomia-Padfic):
Bishop Lewis and sisters and brothers of
the General Conference of The United
Methodist Church, first of all, let me give
you an overview of what we hope to try to
da And may I say to you that a variety of
people have been working on these mat-
ters since we've arrived at General Con-
ference. From across our connection,
many, many conversations, some of which
went on imtil 2 o'clock this morning
tiying to shape some of this, and then
tiying to make contact rather in the hectic
process of the General Conference with
the variety of people who have had input
and who want to have input But the over-
view is this. I wiU make an introductoiy
statement that tries to lift up some of the
dimensions of what we're talking about.
Then we have asked a group of witnesses
to have a couple of moments with a litany
of song and prayer in between. Then
Beverly Shamana will lead us in a period
of dialogue and an open-mike process,
afler which then we have prepared five
motions to present to you. And then final-
ly, Bishop Leontine Kelly has been asked
to give a concluding reflection and medita-
tion and prayer. We will have six motions
for your consideration this morning.
Beverly Shamana will make one of these
and then I wiU make, at the end, the other
fiva We appreciate very much the fact that
you have changed the agenda sufHciently
to let the flash points across the United
States speak to us. Let me say very briefly
that in the city of Los Angeles, which is in
a sense the center point of what happened,
that it is an experience that the United
States has never before faced. Nothing in
the '608 can equal the impact or the width
or the depth of what happened in Los
Angeles. We're talking about over 4,000
fires. How all of these occurred it may take
weeks and months for us to really learn.
Some of the early assessments of the
media I suspect are absolutely wrong.
Twenty-five hundred injuries, 50 deaths to
date. According to my people in Los An-
geles last night, 11,000 arrests. Most of
them for the first time having any kind of
encounter with the police. Now, of course,
I've only mentioned in a sense those kinds
of statistics. But, of course, those statistics
do not begin to indicate the massive dis-
location or the dissembling of life on the
part of literally thousands of people
Those statistics do not describe the fact
that it was across the metropolitan area-
Hollywood, Beverly Hills, south central
Los Angeles, Crenshaw, West Adams area,
Long Beach, 25 miles away at the Harbor,
east Los Angeles, west Los Angeles,
downtown. It doesn't indicate the extent
to which we're not talking about a single
community but a vast metropolitan area
and according to many reports and many
the people of my own congregation, there
were White looters, there were Black
looters, there were Hispanic; there were
men, there were women, there were
children. They cut across classes. The
stories are still unraveling as to why they
looted. There were two different groups.
On the one side, those who were doing the
firing of places. There's some indication
that some of the fires took place because
landlords decided this was a good time to
get rid of their property and bow out. I
don't know what evidence will document
that, but that is widely said across Los
Angeles. But there was a distinctive group,
the fires and then the looters. To see, in
fact, mothers going into drug stores that
were burned and taking Pampers and
when asked, "Why are you doing it?" "be-
cause we need them, and tomorrow they
will not be there anyway." The deaths
were all races. There have been many
lineups in the press of the names and who
they are and what they were doing, where
they were. Some have said, "Well they
were in the wrong place at the wrong
time." I insist that no human being is in
the wrong place at the wrong time if
they're alive. That's an excuse for a society
that still is weaned on violence and hos-
tility towards people and categorizing
people in such a fashion that it writes
them out of the human race rather than
including them in. The fires, the deaths,
affected all our communities. The fires
were not just with the Korean-American
merchants. They, coming into a new cul-
ture, already suffer cultural shock. But, of
course, the worst of the cultural shock is
the pathology of American racism that
they know nothing about from their own
society. And so they're in pain. Korean
businesses that were burned. But Black
businesses also were burned, probably in
larger numbers than Korean businesses.
Many of our congregations are counseling
with families whose businesses have
burned. Many of our congregations-
Black, Hispanic, Anglo. There was Jewish
looting. There were Jewish youngsters ap-
parently [unintelligible]. Now I would like
to suggest to you that we have to look
beyond the categories that the press uses.
For the first instance, I'd like to propose
to us that if we are paying attention to the
territories where we operate, that is, to the
places to which we have been assigned
either as lay people or clergy, if we're
pajdng attention to the places where we
have been assigned, we will discover
whether it's White, Black, blue, green, yel-
low; rich, poor, middle-class, affluent, or
impoverished or on the edge, that there is
great pain that cuts across all of these
categories in the United States today. The
suicide rates eveiywhere indicated, the
murder rates from the FBI indicated, go
back and look at the 1991 murder rates
from the FBI which I saw three weeks ago
for the first time. In 1991, 23,000 murders:
9,700 White men, 9,400 Black men; Asian,
Hispimic to a lesser number. White men
killing White men. Black men kiUing
Black men. You cannot analyze that as
being racist; you've got to analyze that as
all kinds of people who have a sense of
shame about who they are, a sense that
their lives are not worth. Our American
society is teaching millions of our people
all across the categories that we like to use,
that their life is worthless.
[Unintelligible] Eighty-seven % of those
verdicts, according to the FBI, were White
on White, Black on Black, with the age
group of 15-40 in the males being the
group at risk. We'd like to say this is only
a disease in the Black community. No,
sisters and brothers, it's not, any more
than divorce and family breakup is only a
disease in the Black community. It's a
disease in America, and we in the church
need to begin to address that to the press,
and to the President, to the politicians, to
the multinational corporations, to oursel-
ves.
That's why the word of the 1960s was
never heard. For Martin King posed the
word welL He did not speak primarily in
terms of segregation or integration. Mar-
tin King said, as he called many of us into
mission and ministry, "We are about the
business of redeeming the soul of America.
If you translate this from the Hebrew, we
are about the business of redeeming the
life of America."
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That's why historically, in the Black
American Christian tradition, Exodus, the
third chapter, has always been a primary
source of our understanding of how God
moves in the world. "I have seen the suf-
fering of my people. I have seen the op-
pression with which they are oppressed.
And I have come down to rescue them and
to lead them to a good land of milk and
honey. So, you go, Moses, and tell
Pharaoh."
We like to say too often in the church,
the world shapes the agendas of the
church. Yes, because God sees the pain
and misery in our world and addresses the
church, and says, "Go, and do something
about it You go. I'd come down to rescue.
You go and do it" At the heart of the
problem is what Toni Morrison calls the
"pathology of raca"
If indeed, the law of life, as Moses and
Jesus insisted, is simple-"Thou shalt love
the Lord your God with heart and mind
and soul and strength, and your neighbor
as yourself '-then when we, from the very
beginning, committed the genocide of the
Native Americans, established slavery,
refused to allow the Ck>nstitution to in-
clude women and aU who did not own a
piece of land, we created the basis of two
societies. We created the seed of destruc-
tion in our own corporate life and charac-
ter. And we of the church must hear the
voice of God calling us to transform it.
We are a violent society, which is
another form of "thingification," and we
suggest to you this morning that that
violence permeates every community.
Family abuse In fact, more American
families experience a form of violence-
rape, family abuse, wife beating, murder,
assault, suidde, accidents-more
American families experience a form of
violence than experience anjrthing to do
with drug addiction. Yet the drug addic-
tion is the one being fought, while the
violence in our hearts and in the land, the
inner violence and the outer violence, are
being ignored.
But the spirit of the churches in Los
Angeles is an Easter spirit, a Resurrection
spirit Before, in fact, almost the first fire
began, we had begun meeting to talk about
what happens when the verdict comes
down. And how do we mobilize the com-
munity to do the right things, to not forget
the issues that are significant? In the Los
Angeles District of The United Methodist
Church, our district superintendent
Robert Smith immediately called a meet-
ing of all the pastors. And last Sunday, all
of our churches took offerings, and began
to collect food and clothing. We began to
establish saving stations in 2 districts, at
least, perhaps 3 districts. I'm not sura We
began to move on hunger, meeting the
immediate emergency needs of people.
We've established legal centers for coim-
seling, counseling centers to help deal
with the pain, and the hurt, and the
brokenness. The food, medicine,
transportation programs-wherever the
needs are, we're trying to meet them al-
ready because so many of our congrega-
tions in the Los Angeles community are a
people who are committed to the notion
that the kingdom of God is at hand; the
time is now. The kingdom of God is at
hand. Repent and believe the gospeL
Repent, fmd new directions for the life of
the congregation, and the nation, and the
earth, because we have been enabled and
empowered by the one who revealed him-
self fully, classically, powerfully in Jesus of
Nazareth of the kingdom, and telling us,
"Lo, I am with you, even to the end of the
earth."
The forces of the world have no ultimate
weight. That the dangers we face even in
what we see in this experience are dangers
that are short-lived, because they repre-
sent the principalities and powers. But the
people of Crod dare to work in the midst of
pain and sorrow for the purpose of letting
life emerge out of death. Nonviolence out
of violence A new dty out of an old dty.
And a new himianity and a new people,
who are graced by the love of God.
WILLARD STEVENS (Desert South-
west):
STEVENS: Bishop, I share with the
body a statement prepared by the Western
Jurisdiction delegation, entitled "A Call to
Repentance and Action."
"The spirit of the Lord is upon us in this
very moment, anointing us to bring good
news to the oppressed, to bind up the
brokenhearted, to prodaim liberty and
release, to comfort those who mourn, to
give a garland instead of ashes, to raise up
the devastations of many generations, and
to repair the ruined dties."
Out of the rage and destruction we have
seen from peoples of all colors in Los An-
geles and other dties this past week, we,
as people called United Methodist, believe
that God's spirit is calling us to acknow-
ledge and confess our failures, and to
redaim our Wesleyan heritage.
We stand in the tradition of John Wes-
1^, who went into the places where people
were hdpless, wounded, and dis-
enfranchised, to live out and preach salva-
tion and social holiness. The Book ofDis-
dpline calls us to authentic Christian §
response to the perils of the present age.
A quote from the Discipline, "that the
healing and redeeming work of God might
be present in our words and deeds."
Gathered here at the global United
Methodist church, we can no longer ig-
nore what Walter Bruegemaim has call
the fabric of compromises and lies which
shape our sodety. We have tried peace,
peace where there is no peace. Our only
way out is to acknowledge the deep pain,
powerlessness and hopelessness which
surpasses all lines of color and cultures-
setting people against one another in fear
along lines of dass. We must speak truth-
fully of our pain, and only then are free to
dream new dreams. We publidy confess
that as United Methodists we have not
done all that we might have done, all to
confront and transform our own insen-
tivity, that inertia towards racism. We
have persistently ignored the signs and
warnings of the violence of endemic
radsm, dassism, and ii\justice. We have
ignored our own spiritual emptiness and
materialism. We have ignored our own
Sodal Prindples, our theological task, and
the gospel of Jesus Christ Oiu- confession
must move us now to repentance and ac-
tion. The church must act to devdop study
and action programs that inform and edu-
cate United Methodists about the un-
finished business of creating a sodety as
Martin Luther King Jr. described-where
persons are judged on the content of their
character rather than the color of their
skin or their position in life. We call on
this body to approach each issue on its
agenda with what we have said is "our
theological task for the disdpline to ex-
press the heart cries of the downtrodden
and the aroused indignation of the com-
passionate." We ask the church to explore
and devdop working rdationships with
the community's social and political
leaders to address issues of employment
and economic need. We urge the U.S.
Department of Justice to move with all
immediacy, to investigate dvil rights
violations in Los Angeles and other dties.
As United Methodists, we must recognize
that there will be no peace without justice
and that justice must be lived out in every
life, every home, and every institution of
our sodety. In this crisis moment, we seek 4
conversion as change of heart, a renewed
vision and commitment to God's new
heaven and new earth. "For justice shall
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roll down like mighty watersi and
A righteousness like an ever lasting stream."
^ BERNARD KEELS (Baltimore): The
events of Los Angeles have hit me in a
particular way as it relates to the issues of
media in this country. I have been a
television reporter and talk-show radio
host and had been appalled at what the
public turns on and listens to, and accepts
as the gospel. The first rule that I dis-
covered in media va that news is nothing
more and nothing less than what the
reporter says it is. The second truth I
learned was in Baltimore, MD, when I
wanted to do a story about an enterprising
young Afro- American young man who had
developed an escort service for senior
citizens in the high-rise building. The
news director told me that was not
newsworthy. I said, "Explain to me what
is news worthy?" He said that if a young
man helped an old lady across the street it
would not be newsworthy. If that same
yoimg man, while helping the woman
across the street, assaulted her, then that
would be news. A sad statement on what
the fifth estate is aU about Moreover, as I
look around the rainbow of this room, I'm
incredibly impressed, what our God has
endowed in our hearts. The hues of our
skin, the texture of our hair, the thickness
of our lips, the accents that we have. We
must look very carefuUy to know that
most of us today, probably only know
about our neighbor only what we've seen
and heard and read. It was in 1968 that the
Kemer Commission wrote its veiy famous
remarks, and it said as I quote, "If White
Americans allow what they see on
television, read in the newspapers, or hear
on radio, to condition the understanding
and expectations of Black Americans, they
will neither understand nor accept their
brothers and sisters." I believe one can
translate the same phrase today to talk
about the Korean community. What do we
really know about the Korean com-
munity? What do we really know about the
Native American community? Our only
images of the Native American com-
munity are in the cowboy and Indian
serials. There was always a massacre when
the Indians won. There was alwajrs a vic-
tory when the cowboys won. It is very, very
important that racism and sexism and
stereotyping in our language and media be
A avoided at all cost. It is amazing that
'. people in the North who hear a southern
accent think that every White person with
a southern accent is a member of the Klan.
For their feeling is pervasive in a northern
part of this country, who say that It is
amazing when you hear someone from an
international community speak with an
accent The media would have you believe
that they are not as intellectually gifled as
others. The fact of the matter is that they
are twice as giiled, for they can think and
speak in two languages. It is interesting-
the image and role of women we see on
media. You can see a man grow old and
graceful behind an anchor desk. But you
can't name one female anchor over the age
of 40 or 45. We need to become vigilant in
our efforts to understand what the media
does, what it causes us to do. The in-
dusiveness behind the cameras is another
issue that hurts me so much. We need to
know that Black and White and red and
brown all should work to report and tell
the stories of this great nation. One of the
tragedies about Los Angeles was the
steady diet of hate being filled without
even knowing we were receiving it. A
primary example would be those horrible,
horrible pictures of men and women being
dragged out of their vehicles and beat
upon by angry mobs. Two things struck
me as a journalist about that One, we did
not see anybody rescuing. We know that
there were a lot of people who risked their
lives to rescue-to the extent you only see
the perpetrator; you begin to subliminaUy
think that everybody that hue is of the
same mind-set But the second condition
of that camera work that was more devas-
tating—and a lot of us never realize it—
whenever you see someone burning or
someone being beat or hit in the head with
a fire extinguisher and your soul gets
chilled down to the bone, you must ask
yourself one quick central question.
Where is the man or the woman who was
pointing the camera in filming that event?
How could they allow that to happen and
only say, "Oh, what a shame, what a
shame," and not put the camera down and
help and go and rescue?
We have some diflicult days ahead Days
when we need to go back to the gospel of
reconciliation, the gospel of transforma-
tion, and ask ourselves a central question.
If God intented for the rainbow to have
many colors, why is it in the most powerful
tool we have as a human family, we have
a curious absence of ethnics and women in
critical decision-making capacities? It is
very, veiy sad to be able to tell one's story
to the tongue and accent of your own
experiences. I came from an all-ethnic
denomination to become a United Metho-
dist, and one of the reasons I did so was
because I had a dream as a little boy. In
Birmingham, AL, I realized something
was vastly wrong with drinking water out
of a different water fountain. I realized
something was vastly wrong with always
understanding that somehow my coarse
hair and my thick lips were not an object
of beauty. I was so happy when I made a
trip to Africa and found out that indeed a
gap in my teeth is considered a sex symbol
In the media, the station offered me free
orthodontal care if I would get my gap in
my teeth fixed, a powerful statement
Look at the imidimensional charac-
teristics of those who are in the media.
They look alike and sound alike. Those
who are living below the Mason-Dixon
line, why is it that your local anchorperson
does not have an accent germaine to that
particular geographical area? This must be
carefully looked at VISN and UMCom
and other great tools of the church must
challenge America to see not through an
eye dimly, but to see when we will be seen
face to face— not to know in part, but to
know fully, even as we are known. So J
leave you this morning and ask you again
that as you turn on the television thb
night, don't worry about what you see and
what you hear. Realize that every station
and every market is accoimtable to some-
one. There needs to be active monitoring
on the part of local United Methodist
Women and local United Methodist Men's
groups. The Women's Division is to be
applauded for having the study group
some years ago on racism and stereotyp-
ing in language and media. It is a powerful
dimension. It is a powerful dimension as
we stand and because I've seen men this
week and women this week who are Asian
and that first moment is tense because we
both are thinking, "You are the bad guy
and You are the bad guy. You are not the
bad guy; you are not the bad woman." It is
this uncontrollable, powerful thing that
we call "all the news that's fit to print"
that needs to be changed in the twinkling
of an eye I go now and I thank you for this
time, and God be with you. God help The
United Methodist Church.
BRANDON CHO (California-Pacific):
Bishop, my fellow United Methodists, I'm
Brandon Cho, pastor of North Long Beach
United Methodist Church, near by the
City of Angels. Before I begin my sharing,
I'd like to invite all the Asian-Americans
that are sitting in this place to stand from
your seats. Thank you. I'd like to read for
us from 1 Corinthians 12:26, in which the
apostle Paul, using a metaphor of a human
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body, speaks of the unity and account-
ability of the body of Christ. "If one mem-
ber suffers, all suffer together with it. If
one member is honored, all rejoice
together with it." My dear brothers and
sisters in Christ, we are the body of our
Lord. One of the marks of the body of
Christ is God's mandate and our ability to
bear each other's burden. And this morn-
ing, I come to you with a veiy heavy bur-
den in my soul. I share it with you as your
Asian-American brother and particularly
as your Korean-American brother. Last
week, we witnessed probably the worst
kind of urban violence in the histoiy of our
nation. My fellow Korean-Americans suf-
fered greatly as a consequence of it.
Hundreds of their shops and businesses
have been looted, destroyed, and burned
down, leaving behind only the traces of
ashes. The smoldering shells of their
shops and businesses shocked them
literally with the reality that their
American dream for the land of oppor-
tunity fiUed with milk and honey has been
shattered. It took them many, many years
of hard work- without a vacation, without
a weekend break-to establish their life in
this newfound homeland, only to be
destroyed within minutes by fire and
violent hands. Many who had gone
through this terrible ordeal said, in one
voice, that the City of Angels has turned
into a battleground, a war zona And to my
fellow Korean-Americans, it was another
Korean War, and they have to tremble
once again with fear between life and
death. It was, in a literal sense of the word,
a hell. Lamenting what has transpired
after the verdict, Rodney King said,
"Those police officers beat me, and now
Los Angeles is beating me again." AU of
my fellow Korean-American victims of
this violence feel that they, too, were
beaten and violated mercilessly. No one,
no ethnic group, no race, should go
through this terrible hell anymore.
Enough is enough. Rodney King's shaky
voice still lingers on in my ears, in my
heart, when he raised this very simple,
down-to-earth question: "Can we get
along? Can we get along?" I invite you, my
brothers and sisters in Christ, to identify
with my fellow Korean-Americans' hurt
and brokenness today. We want to be
wounded healers. Join us, therefore, in
transforming this violent nation of ours,
which we love, into a nation of peace,
reconciliation, harmony, a mutual hope
for all peoples, regardless of their back-
grounds and ethnicity and stations of life.
After all, the love of Christ bears all
things, believes all things, hopes all
things, and endures all things. Just a few
days ago, more than 30,000 Korean-
Americans marched on the streets of Los
Angeles, calling in one accord for peace,
peace, peace. The image of this little child
also marching on this will help us. This
little boy was holding his grandma's hand
with his right hand, and with his left hand
he held with his little hand a sign that said,
in English, "Peace," while his grandma
was shouting in Korean, "Pyong-ha!
Pyong-haJ Pyong-ha!" Let this be the song
of our faith today.
BEVERLY J. SHAMANA (California-
Pacific): As you remain seated, shall we
now sing verse 2 of #428? And you might
have figured out now that it would probab-
ly be wise just to keep that page marked
for a little while longer.
(hymn)
MARVIN B. ABRAMS (California-
Pacific): Good morning, friends. My name
is Marv Abrams. I'm pastor of a Native
American United Methodist church in
southern California. I'm also Seneca.
Many people would say, with a name like
that, he should be a rabbL But again, it was
the government that insisted at one point
in our histoty that we all have last names,
and some of them they couldn't spell, and
some of them they couldn't pronoimca I
would like to ask that ... I know there are
many Native Americans in our . . . this
census of 1990 there was an increase of
39% in terms of Native Americans within
the United States. In another section in
the census it says that there are at least 6. 7
million Native Americans, persons rather,
who say they have as a ptirent one who is
a Native Americfin. I would like to ask
those who have Native American heritage
to stand. Thank you.
BISHOP LEWIS: This is . . . Marvin and
I have an understanding about this, but it
goes back a ways.
ABRAMS: A long ways. Right. Last
night I heard with some deep emotion a
bishop sharing in one paragraph saying,
"Let us use the occasion of the 500th an-
niversary of European expansion into the
Americas for confession and reparation
for the brutal exploitation and genocide of
indigenous peoples." May this anniver-
sary be a time of, as he said, "new begin-
nings." Indigenous people in many lands
need our support, as he said, in the strug-
gle for justice. So often in the ... in all the
reports in Los Angeles, there was no men-
tion of Native Americans. And let, yet, let ^
me tell you a story of one, one woman
whose plant was closed, who was riding a
bus to work and didn't hear about that,
and who was stranded on the other side of
Los Angeles, the western side of Los An-
geles. She lives in downtown Los Angeles,
and she called our home. She's one of our
members. She asked if someone would be
able to go and get her, and my daughter
and her boyfriend, they offered to go and
get her. They came back from that ex-
perience, from taking her home, and my
daughter said, "Dad," she says, "you can
see it on television, but," she says, "you
don't know what it's like until you've been
there." You don't know what it's like until
you've been where we are. When we have
people. Native American people, who are
a problem to somebody-we've always
been a problem to somebody-and have
tried to deal with that problem in so many
different ways. As Carol was saying, over
half of the Indians today live in m^or
metropolitan areas. There was a policy in
the '50s and '60s to tiy to get Native
Americans off reservations and into "the
mainstream." We would say that today.
We in the church are asking you to stand
beside us. We have young people in one of
our ministries in downtown Los Angeles.
We took him home and I said, "Where do
you live?" and he says, "Well, near Elysian
Park."
We got to the area and said, "Where is
it? He said, "that second bush over thera"
And that's where many of our people lived.
We imderstand what economic ii^justice is
about. We do not have businesses that will
bum. But we have cardboard boxes that
were burned. We are asking that you stand
beside us as we address these economic
problems of iryustice. We are asking that
you stand beside us as we try to correct
some of the false history that you find
today, the stereofypes of romanticizing
that we see on television and in the
movies. When you ask young people, little
ones, you ask them, what does an Indian
look like? They say, "Well, he has feathers
growing out of his head." Now you know
that is not true. That is not the Indian of
today. The Indian of today is living in
economic poverty and on reservations
across our country. The Indians of today
are dealing with the stereotypes that hap- A
pened. The Indian of today is trying to ^
raise up the issue of sovereignty, of na-
tions within this nation. And people don't
hear. And people don't listen. And people
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don't understand. We're asking that you
^ stand beside us as we deal with that.
" Within this General Conference there are
a number of different petitions that are
coming to us that deal with a comprehen-
sive plan for Native Americans, and ena-
bling the church to look at the total Native
American population and address some of
these issues that we are facing, not only in
the urban centers where we have over half
of the Indians, but on the reservations and
rural areas where the same economic
problems exist, where the same injustices
exist. We are asking that you stand beside
us as we deal with all that Today, yester-
day rather, we asked that there be service
of reconciliation and healing. We came to
the church before the General Ckinference
and we sat in recognition of the 500th
anniversary of this "discoveiy" of
; America. That there be a service of recon-
ciliation, that the church repent, and that
the church look at itself and review the
history and deal with that. We said that we
would like to have a service of reconcilia-
tion and healing. And the church said no,
until yesterday. We ask that you stand
beside us. We need you, who are our rela-
tives. We are all related. Among the Iro-
quois, I am a Seneca and the Senecas are
one of the Iroquois Confederacy. Among
the Iroquois as they came together, there
was a man who was called the Gunwada.
He came and said, you Indian folks can
work together. He bought 5 tribes
together. And as a symbol of their willing-
ness to work together, they buried their
weapons at the base of a pine tree. For us,
that is a great tree of peace. The roots of
that tree, as seen by our people, are not
just for Senecas or Iroquois people, but
there for all people. We are all related. And
that we ask that you stand beside us as we
work together within the church. Thank
you.
(recess)
BISHOP LEWIS: Thank you, Rosa. Let
us tdl be seated and be in order. And we're
ready for our next speaker.
UNIDENTIFIED SPEAKER: Bishop
Lewis and sisters and brothers of this
great conference.
BISHOP LEWIS: Will you give your at-
^ tention, please?
P ARTURO FERNANDEZ (Califomia-
f Nevada) : Just a couple of days before com-
ing to Louisville those of us in Fresno,
CA-I am Arturo Fernandez, serving a
Methodist church in the inner dty of Fres-
no, CA. A few days before we came, we
were all, as the rest of the country and
many parts of the world, shocked by the
events in Los Angeles, and those of us who
work with the poor in Fresno have been
meeting and trying to avoid any problems
that might occur in our conununities
there. And it was during this time that a
group of youth went and looted some of
the stores and in the process came across
a man who was sitting in his pickup truck,
an Hispanic by the name of Rodriguez,
who was there to sell his medicinal herbs
to those who were celebrating El Cinco de
Mayo, and sitting in his truck, he was shot
and killed by this group without any
reason whatsoever. We entered into that
grief with that family, with the pain that
was felt, not just in that family but
throughout the Hispanic and a lot of the
White community. I came with some of
that grief, wondering how things are going
with that family. And I also came to Louis-
ville with the thoughts that were ex-
pressed to me by my daughter Maria, who
is ISyears old. As we discussed the terrible
things that had happened in L.A. and were
still happening, she looked at me, and she
said, "Daddy, how can I now have con-
fidence and trust In our judicial process?"
That was a very difficult question for me.
I didn't want to just answer right away
because I know what her background is
and I admire her in the first place for being
able to raise that kind of question. I am
concerned for the kind of answers that we
are going to give to our children across the
land. And what answers we are going to
give as a church across the land, to those
that ciy out for justice. As we watched on
TV the violence and then with hope that
our President would bring a good word
and address the roots of our problems, we
Hispanics were shocked to hear him give
us his best word, apparently, which was to
promise us that he was sending the INS to
L.A. to apparently take care of the prob-
lem, to weed out from among us those,
perhaps, who are the cause of the problem.
We are indeed confused in this country.
We are indeed confused when we think
that that kind of solution that resorts
again to the indirect militarism that our
bishop spoke about last night will be the
answer to the problems of our com-
munities. We who work with the poor
Hispanic and Latino communities recog-
nize the increased numbers of poor in our
communities that are despairing. They're
despairing because they've tried to get jobs
that are meaningful and that can add dig-
nity to their lives and to their families and
they cannot get them. They are driven to
other means. The increase in drugs I hap-
pen to be part of a drug treatment program
we are seeing a tremendous increase in
both the selling, those that are becoming
part of the selling sales force, as well as the
users out of despair. The poor indeed keep
getting poorer. This is true not only in the
barrios and ghettos of our communities in
America but also in the Third World-in
Central, in South America, and in many
places across the entire world. The root of
our poverty, the root of our hopelessness
is not just in the barrios and in the ghettos,
it comes out of the oppression against the
Third World, and our brothers and sisters
are driven to come, hopefully finding some
justice, finding some relief here, only to
encoimter not only the racism from the
Whites but racism from those of us, from
many of us who are native-bom ethnics,
who look at them sometimes as outsiders.
We need to go beyond simply noting and
analyzing and providing the rhetoric that
makes us feel bad about the situation.
Most of us were shocked indeed with the
L.A. verdict in the light of the overwhelm-
ing evidence. I would like to submit that
we, the General Conference of The United
Methodist Church, are the jury who will
decide our priorities for ministry and mis-
sion as a church of Jesus Christ The
evidence of human need and challenge for
mission is before us in the documents, in
the proposals and the resolutions and in
the testimonies and sharing that we will
give to one another. What will be the ver-
dict? Good words and charity will not be
sufficient because that will not feed the
himgry or bring sight to the blind or free
the oppressed. Only the full commitment
of the church will do. What we decide at
this General Conference will determine
what our local churches will do. Let us do
the right thing.
SHARON RHODES-WICKETT
(Califomia-Padfic): Sisters and brothers,
hi, I'm Sharon Rhodes-Wickett, member
of the Califomia-Padfic Annual Con-
ference, superintending a district of
which part has burned down, I want to tell
you one of the Easter stories that has come
out of the violence in our land. Friday, I
got a call from one of our pastors who
serves a church in Compton, and Com-
pton was one of the areas hard hit And
she said, "Pastor, I want your permission."
Bishop May, she said, "I want your permis-
sion to dedare oursdves as a saving sta-
tion." I said, "Go on ahead, let's go." And
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Saturday they leafleted the community,
thQT made lota of phone calls, and thqr set
eveiything up. I joined them Sunday
morning at 9 o'clock for the opening of the
saving station. And what a wonderfiil
event that was! But my journey, my 9-mile
joum^ from my house to that church, was
a valley that I drove through before arriv-
ing at the church. My heart sank more into
despair as I drove down the street and saw
the barricades and saw the soldiers with
their fatigues on and the camouflage
makeup on their faces, and their guns
weren't in any kind of holder. They were
held like this as I drove down the street
and I thought, "Oh, my Lord, what's hap-
pened to our community?" And I pulled up
to Compton Enterprise Church. And out
on the front lawn there were tables set up
with flowers and fresh paper on the tables
to welcome the visitors and the members
of the community. They had 8 stations set
up for social service, involving the people
in the church who are social workers and
nurses and other kinds of professions.
And they brought people in. There was a
station for hot meals that they needed
food to eat right then, another station to
take home a bag of groceries, and lots of
things for babies. There was a medical
services station for blood pressvu-e check
and blood sugar. There was a clothing area
where they could go and pick out some
clothes to wear. There was an Upper
Room prayer ministry where they could go
and receive the comfort that members of
the congregation were giving. There was a
station for shut-ins, so that if someone
couldn't come th^ would go to them. And
there was a place for child care so that the
children of the workers and those who
came could be cared for as they were
having their needs met. After a couple of
hotirs of workingthe stations-and I would
add that each person who came was es-
corted from station to station by those of
us who worked there-then we had wor-
ship. Oh, did we have worship! And my
heart was lifted. My heart was lifted
higher than it had been in quite awhile.
Because we were reminded of the
promises of God on which we stand and
which we have our being. And nothing,
and nothing would shake us from those
promises. And as I began to leave that
afternoon more food, and more clothing,
and money was coming in from surround-
ing churches to help this saving station.
And as I left, yes, I drove past more bar-
ricades, and I drove past more guns and
more fatigues. But this time my heart
didn't sink quite as low, because I was
reminded that we are a people of God and
that we stand on the rock-solid promise of
God's covenant to be our people no matter
what. And as I left I thought of the sign
that you read as you leave Compton
Enterprise which is, "Without a doubt
well know that we have been revived
when we shall leave this place."
(song)
BORIS K TRAJKOVSKI (Yugoslavia
Provisional): I want to say it's a great
pleasiu-e for me, dear bishops, dear
delegates, to say my stoiy and to say my
witness. I want to introduce myself. I am
coming from Yugoslav Annual Conference
and my name is Boris Tr^ovski, Boris
TngkovskL When I prepare myself for my
coming here, I was so glad to have come in
your state, where everything is already
done. But first days of my coming my
heart was broken and I'm too sorrowing,
I'm too unhappy about all these things
what are going here. I want to point out a
few things. All this work is going to discuss
very familiar words, "For then, what is this
freedom and democraqr?" I can give you
my point of view. What is democraqr?
Democracy. There is not democracy
without freedom. Progress. There is not
progress without democracy. Creativity.
There is not creativity without freedom.
Security. There is not security without
negotiation and solidarity. Dependence.
The progress, the secnirity, and the
creativity can only be achieved by depend-
ence. All human beings, I think, depend
from this motto, what we can take from
the Bible. "Do to the others what you ex-
pect thqr should be doing to you." Do you
want to learn our history, what is going on
in Yugoslavia? Do you want to repeat your
history from your past, to return yourself
in very well-known Civil War from yoxu"
past. My country is now in this time in
misunderstanding. Everywhere is imrest.
People are unhappy. Everyone ia looking
for freedom. In every human being is very
common discord. What is freedom?
Human rights, and everything. The
children are not able to er\joy their
childhoocL All people are not able to spend
the rest of their lives. Many dangers. Many
people must leave their homes, their
residence You know that there are
thousands and thousands deaths. Many
people are unhappy. What is the main
problem in our country? Everybo^ is
going to end it by himself. I belong to the
Croation, I am from the Serbian nation, I
am from the Macedonian natioru
Everybocfy in his own way, but nobo^'s
ready to come together and to negotiate. I
know that this story is not from now, it's
from our past I know that our regime has
done many things about this, because th^
didn't make a right choice, to teach the
people through negotiation [unintel-
ligible] to give them a right direction in
their life. Now, here in this state we have
many pcjssibilities to give to the people a
right way. Through negotiation, to teach
the people, to invite the people to come
together and to sit at the same table and
to find the same solutiorL
TRAJKOVSKI: I know that everybody
from this state as in my country as well,
have their own view about all things for
their creativity of ec^onomic justice and
political justice. But, we must brush out
everything and throw out everything in
front of the gospel and to come together.
I want to encourage you and to advise you
that you must be as a picture in this world.
Because I'm coming from this side of the
world, and all people are turning their face
in United States. And now what is going
on, many people are disappointed with
this; the great teacher lost his mind. We
must come together and to teach each
other and to share our witnesses. May God
help us to come together and to find a good
solution. Thank you.
ROBERT SMITH (California-Pacific):
Bishop and members of the Conference,
I'm Robert Smith, California-Pacific An-
nual Conference. I serve as the superin-
tendent of the Los Angeles District of the
California-Pacific Annual Conference. I
really feel a little bit uneasy about being at
the city of General Conference today, be-
cause I feel as though I need to be in Los
Angeles with my people. I serve a district
that has 48 churches. I have 20 White
churches; 14 African-American churches.
I have 11 Korean churches, ministries,
missions. I have a First German church. I
have a Chinese church. I have two
Japanese-American churches. I have a
Samoan church, and I have several
Hispanic congregations, some primarily
Mexican-American, some Cuban, and
other varieties of Spanish-speaking
peoples. And I have a Native American
ministry in the Los Angeles district Ours
is a most unique and peculiar and special
district in the whole connection. A
microcosm, I believe, of what God is trying
to make of all humankind. God is at work
in the world. God is at work in the world.
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God, God ifl at work in the world seeking
to make of all humankind members of
God's one family, and we're a microcosm
of that Wednesday evening, we were
going about routine district business seek-
ing to hire a program associate, and got
the news that the verdict came down not
guilty, not guilty, not guilty, not guilty. We
Could not believe what we heard. We has-
tened to end our business and to get the
people home, because already we began to
hear the sirens of police cars and fire
trucks. And we know that the stage had
been set because oiu- blessed police chief
Danyl Gates, had already beefed up his
forces to be ready for the outbreak, in case,
in case the verdict would be not guilty.
And so, aU of our people went home. I went
home and began to call all of my people to
make sure that they had gotten home all
right, and then to call all of my pastors in
the affected areas as the news was coming
through, to fmd out what the conditions
were. We received the reports, we talked
up until midnight, trying to make sure; in
some areas we could not get through. We
were watching television and the like, and
the focus on the first evening-aside from
the Florence and Normandy site, one
block away from where my secretary lives
where the driver was pulled out of the
truck and beaten in the streets, and where
the first service station was torched-aside
from that scene, the focus primarily was
in downtown Los Angeles, around City
Hall, around police headquarters, around
the Federal Building. What we saw on
television were young Blacks, young
Latinos, young Whites, young Asians in
the downtown area. And so we listened to
this all night long, and the next day in a
2-hour period, we were on the phone call-
ing all of our pastors to come together in
downtown Los Angeles, 1010 South
Florence Street, in the heart of the whole
thing. We must talk about this. We must
dialogue about this. We must share our
feelings. We must plan a strategy as to how
we are going to respond to the need which
we now fmd in front of us. Thirty-six of my
pastors came. One of my pastors at USC,
Trisha Ferris said, "I cannot come. I have
to stay here with the students. I have to be
a pastor on this campus." My campus pas-
tor at UCLA said, "I cannot come. I must
be here with the students." The pastor
from Ocean Park in Santa Monica said, "I
I cannot come. I will be in South Central
L.A. looking around." As the pastors sat
and talked we shared our feelings; we
shared our hurt; we shared our anger; we
shared our despair. We shared why it was
that people were being destructive, and
why it was that people were committing,
people were committing death. And we
felt that if we were going to be the church
of Jesus Christ in that setting, we had to
do certain things. We had to offer a state-
ment And that statement is entitled, "Out
of Anger, Despair, Destruction, and
Death, We Are Issuing a Call to Hope and
to Resurrection." And that statement indi-
cates we the clergy of the L.A. District of
The UMC join our United Methodist
Council of Bishops whose statement we
had received by that time to express our
outrage at the failure of the jury to find any
of the defendants guilty in the beating of
Rodney King. The endorsing of the police
misconduct in this matter is unacceptable.
In a subtle and insidious, as wdl as in
direct and blatant ways, the not guilty
verdicts are expressions of racism. The
change of venue of the trail and the
defense strategy-a defense strategy which
successMly sought to create in the minds
of the jury identification with police fear-
-produced a gross miscarriage of justice
We share the rage from which the violence
in our streets has sprung. Though we
deeply regret its consequences, and we
commit ourselves to be in ministry with
those who have suffered further because
of that, the response of violence in our city
is not to the verdict, but is triggered by the
verdict and is fed by the continued and
historic inequity of the distribution of
wealth of power and justice in our nation.
ROBERT SMITH: In response to these
events and to the God whom we know in
Jesus Christ, we the pastors of the Los
Angeles district commit ourselves to
transform our outrage into courage
through a whole series of actions which we
propose, which we committed ourselves
to, which we drew up and distributed to all
of our churches in the Los Angeles district
for use on Sunday morning. And then
leaving the confmes of my office, I drove
into south central L.A., and I saw the fires
and I saw the looting and I saw the burn-
ing in the heart of south central There I
was in my old 1972 Buick Electra, identify-
ing Mdth the community in their pain and
their hurt and to my surprise, I did not see
just Black youths looting, but I saw all
kinds of people looting. Many of them, our
new neighbors in the downtown. We have
in the downtown area, Little Central
America. We now have Koreatown to join
with Little Tolqro and Chinatown. We
have more than 400,000 Salvadorans,
100,000 Guatemalans, many of whom are
undocumented, cannot access the system,
cannot get social services, do not have
decent housing, do not have legal protec-
tion, many of them who set up street ven-
dors and the police drive them off the
streets and the dty ordinances say they
cannot be there. So that when once the
violence broke out, it seemed triggered by
the verdict, then eveiybody it seems who
had a cause joined in and the looting
began. And the fires began and my friends,
I am concerned that while it was all over
Los Angeles, south central, downtown,
and as Jim Lawson had said, in Hol-
lywood, in the West Side, and the like, our
news media has been very careful, very
careful to portray young Blacks and the
burned-out Korean merchants so as to
exacerbate the already veiy high level of
tension between Koreans and African-
Americans in the dty of Los Angdes. And
I think, I think it's unfair, it is ungodly, it
is unconsdonable, it is unjust This is not,
this is not what it is all about We share
the hurt and the pain of so many of our
Korean merchants who were burned out,
but many other merchants were burned
out and, my friends, many of the Korean
merchants who were burned are in chur-
ches on our Los Angeles district, and we
must do something about it I did a second
visit into the heart of south central L.A.
and saw power out, water in the streets,
devastation everywhere. In the residential
areas, no destruction, primarily commer-
dal and business. My pastor said to me, we
have to be present in the community now
in the midst of the storm. If you are not
present now, don't come when the storm
is all over. You can't get into the com-
munity as a part of the aflermath, you
have to be there in the midst of the storm;
otherwise, I hate to think of what could
happen. And so my pastor planned the
response, and we said that Holman
Church would be designated as an area
where food might be collected, and so
hundreds of pounds of food have been
brought into Holman. Pampers and all
kinds of artides to meet human need has
been brought into Holman. We estab-
lished four sanduary churches: Faith
Church at 108th and Western; Hamilton
Church in the heart of south central; Ver-
mont Square in the very heart of south
central; and Korean Central, which is on
the near east side near downtown in front
of which all the businesses were burned
and looted, not by Blacks. And so I did a
third visit into the area on Saturday mom-
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ing and this time I went into Koreatown
80 1 could see what was going on. And I was
just ahead of the march in Koreatown, but
I was there because one of my churches,
Wilshire Church-multi-cultural, multi-eth-
nic, multi-radal, Black, Hispanic, Filipino,
Korean, with a pastor for each ministry:
(an En^ish person clergy for the senior
pastor, English person American)
English-American person, a senior pastor;
a Black woman associate pastor for the
English ministiy; and then a Korean pas-
tor and a Filipino pastor and a Hispanic
pastor. They had organized themselves to
go into Koreatown and join with the clean-
up movement and so they engaged in
dean-up in Koreatown and for the first
time, my English-American senior pastor
said that he and his spouse, who is also
clergy in our district, said, we felt like we
were in the minority, like my wife and I
when we were in Ireland. We were march-
ing in a peace march and we said we would
slip into the crowd inconspicuously. An
update on the food situation. I talked with,
we did create a strategy group and that
group is implementing our plan right now.
That is why I can feel safe in leaving and
coming to the General Conference and so
I talked with the coordinator and he said
the food at Holman is exhausted. We don't
have any more, we need more food. He
said that Faith Church was the recipient
of aU the contributions of food from the
office of Senator Diane Watson. He said
that Vermont Square had received a truck
load of food from Ralph's Supermarket
and that all of it had been given away, and
he said that Hamilton is getting up to
speed and the Korean Central Church is
seeking to coimsel persons about getting
loans for small businesses in order to re-
store the businesses in Koreatown.
BISHOP LEWIS: Take our proper
places and return our attention to the
microphone and our leader Beverly. Are
you out there listening? Let's return to our
places and give our attention to Beverly.
SHAMANA: I'm sure that your time of
sharing with each other has been en-
lightening and a rich tima I do have to
apologize, however, that we will not be
able to have individuals come to the
microphone due to the press of time. We
had very much looked forward to this and
I'm sure that some of you have things that
are on your heart that you want to share
with the entire body. Perhaps we can fmd
some way to do that in corgunction with
some of our legislative time. I do apologize
for that because we had hoped that we
would be able to do it. But at this time I do
need to provide for the time when Bishop
Kelly will come and bring us closing mo-
ments, and so in order to do that I move
to suspend the rules to permit her to come
before us.
BISHOP LEWIS: Is that right now or is
that at the close?
SHAMANA: That will be at the con-
clusion of the resolutions.
BISHOP LEWIS: You aU understand
that this is a motion to suspend the rules
so that Bishop Leontine Kelly may make
a concluding speech when we're ready for
that. It takes a 2/3 vote and it's not
debatable. If you would sustain that you
may vote now. You got a green light?
When the light's green vote yes or no to
suspend the rules. Yes 692, no 181, absten-
tion 4, so it's clearly suspended.
LAWSON: Bishop Lewis, we have 5
brief motions and I would like to begin
moving the fu^t one. That the legislative
committees be asked to locate and mark
specific issues already in their agendas
that impact upon this matter, that they
highlight them and lift them up and report
them back to the General Conference in
their reports. That's my first motion.
BISHOP LEWIS: AU right Do you aU
understand this motion? Are you ready to
vote? Please vote when the light appears.
Well, the vote is 714 yes, 169 no and 29
abstentions.
LAWSON: The second motion, Bishop,
is that the Council of Bishops address an
urgent pastoral letter for aU congregations
of the denomination asking that Pen-
tecost be a weekend of prayer and fasting
for the entire church.
BISHOP LEWIS: All right. You hear
this motion. Are you ready to vote on it?
Please vote when the light appears; 770
yes, 147 no, with 14 abstentions.
LAWSON: The third motion, that the
General Conference issue a message to the
nation and that we select now a General
Conference Task Force to write that mes-
sage. And we have created a list of names
that we would suggest might be on that
message committee.
BISHOP LEWIS: AU right, do you hear
this motion? Are you ready to vote on it?
Please vote when the light appears: 681
yes, 237 no, with 17 abstentions.
LAWSON: No. 4, that we fast, this mo-
tion was passed on yesterday but we want
to repeat it to remind us, we fast Thursday
evening before supper and then for 24
hours; we give our savings to UMCOR or
as directed by the Council of Bishops.
BISHOP LEWIS: Ready to vote? Please
vote when the light appears. The count is
638 yes, 252 no, with 44 abstentions.
LAWSON: No. 5, that the Council of
Bishops caU The United Methodist
Church to the Pentecost Weekend of fast-
ing and prayer, a motion alrea^ passed,
and that they ask for an offering from
every congregation; 50% of which would
remain in the annual conference; 50% to
UMCOR or as directed by the Council of
Bishops. And Bishop, I would move that if
this is sustained then that we refer this to
GCF&A for ite perusal.
BISHOP LEWIS: Because that is stand-
ard procedure for us and it wiU be a part
of your motion. Alright Are you ready to
vote? I have someone at my lefl. Go to
microphone 11; weU, or 6, that's aU right
GEORGE CARUSO (North Indiana):
Bishop, I'm bothered; this is a sort of point
of order, and I'm not sure if I'm in order
or not. When this was proposed as an
agenda item, the implication was, as I un-
derstood it, there would be time to
respond. And I appreciate the exceUent
presentation that's been given to us, but
we've been denied the opportunity of
responding. WiU that be provided? Is that
a point of order? Do we have to move it for
the Agenda Committee, or what can be
done? I feel disenfranchised as a member
of this General Conference; I was not al-
lowed to respond. (Applause)
LAWSON: Bishop, I think our group
agrees, but we were trying to do it within
the time limit and we overran the time,
and so we were trying to compress it so
that we could finish by the 12:30 hour. Of
course, it's 12:00 now, so as far as I'm
concerned there can be responses if we
want to do it We did not want to come
back with motions at another session.
BISHOP LEWIS: It's been suggested
that if we vote on the motions, we may
have a little time for some response. But
we opted to go with the motions so they
wouldn't be lefl out, and if they go as weU
as the other 4 have, we've got about 10
minutes.
BISHOP LEWIS: Are you ready to vote?
SMITH: My friends, what we had on the
shelves is exhausted and we need more
resources, and therefore we caU upon this
Greneral Conference to make some kind of
response. I am sure that everyone of you
here wants to write a check for $10, for
$15, for $25, but I need more $100 gifts. I
need $1,000 gifts to go to Los Angeles to
meet human need. And then my friends,
as this General Conference is seeking to
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respond to this whole matter, let me say
»to you, you as a church, we as a church,
very often act like we have flnished deal-
ing with the urban ministries agenda. I say
to you we have not yet finished with the
urban ministries agenda. We must devote
connectional resources to address the
mass human needs in the urban scene. In
our annual conference we are getting
ready to mount a nugor f\md drive. We're
hoping to raise $25 million. We're devot-
ing 30% of that to the School of Theology
at Cliu^mont. The rest is to go for con-
gregational development strategy across
the whole conference. Much of that is to
go into bricks and mortar and land, but
the L.A. district said no, that is not where
the concerns are. We must develop a con-
gregational development strategy in the
dty of Los Angeles that will address 5
m^or program areas: immigration and
refugee concerns to meet the needs of the
new neighbors that we have in the dty;
homelessness and affordable housing;
families at risk in south central L.A., in
east L.A. and all over the dty; churches
covenanting together to address the whole
question of drugs and substance abuse;
and multiple ministries for regional chur-
ches through reconfigurations in the
south central Los Angeles area. My
friends, we have not yet completed the
urban agenda. I call you, let us get back to
the urban agenda.
RHODES-WICKETT: I invite you now
to join with us on verse 4 of our h)rmn, and
I suspect we might like to stand as we sing
this 4th verse
(hymn)
BEVERLY SHAMANA (California-
Pacific): My name is Beverly Shamana,
and I am the Assodate Council Director in
the Calif omia-Pacific Annual Conference.
Bishop, members of the General Con-
ference, we have heard many diverse and
passionate and moving testimonies to
what has happened this past week and it
calls to mind a phrase that has been echo-
ing in my head and in my heart from
yesterday's most powerful worship, the
phrase being "to fill the needs of others as
acutely as your own," and from your
response to these various witnesses, you
have done that You have fdt the needs of
Xthers as acutely as your own. This gather-
ig of General Conference offers us a uni-
que opportunity, one which we may not
find oursdves in for a long time, and that
is an opportunity to talk with other people
fVom other conferences, from other parts
of the world, from other parts of the
country, from other cultures, from other
races, about what is on our heart, what has
been motivated, what has been inspired,
what these witnesses have engendered in
UB. By this day of General Conference we
know the persons in front of us very well
by the shape of their neck. I would like to
offer us an opportunity to get to know the
shape of their soul. And so I want to ask
you to do 3 things. Number 1 is to form a
small group of 4, 5, 8, 7 people, whereby
you can share what this has meant to you.
That is to say, how have you experienced
the human condition of violence, of
despair, of looting in your own setting, in
your own church, in your own community,
in your own family, in your jobs, in your
cherished relationships. What shape has
that taken in your setting? This is the
common thread that we all share. The
second thing I'd like you to do is to build
a bridge for each other and with each
other from your discussion to the various
resolutions that you are aware of that we
can impact by what has happened and
what wiU impact us in the dajrs ahead. And
then the third thing after about 10
minutes that we are going to ask you to do
is to share, at an open microphone,
whatever insights, whatever learnings,
whatever leanings come out of yoiir dis-
cussion together that you would like the
whole conference to hear. We will open
the microphones for a brief time And
finally I would say to let the Spirit do the
translating. I urge you to speak candidly
out of your own heart, guided by the grace
and the Spirit that can transform our
hearing and our speaking. So I would ask
you now to talk to each other across
delegations. We don't want Georgia talk-
ing to Georgia and California to Califor-
nia, but if you can even move around a
little bit so that you can talk across geog-
raphy, so that there can be the kind of
cross fertilization that informs us all. I
would invite the side sections, those areas
beyond the bar of the conference, to form
some groups to talk so that we can bind
and link up to each other in this way, as
we are bound to Christ and to the church.
I think we can do it Let's tiy it, let's try it
Let's just move around a little bit and talk
to each other and share.
BISHOP LEWIS: Hold, hold your seats
a moment. We have someone at
microphone 14, and I'm going to recognize
you and then we're gonna do this, depend-
ing on what happens here, but you're sup-
posed to be recognized from your seat and
then come to the microphone. Well, I said
I'm going to now, but I'm telling you that
for the benefit of everyone. Okay, go
ahead.
CHESTER JONES (Little Rock): Mr.
Chairperson and ddegates of the con-
ference,
BISHOP LEWIS: Tell us who you are
JONES: I'm Chester Jones from Little
Rock, Arkansas. And I would just like to
add another thing to this because all of the
information has been very good and very
insightful, and if most of you are like I am:
you have watched tdevision and you have
pretty well picked up on most of the infor-
mation and that's good because all of us
are paralyzed with it.
BILL CROUCH (North Texas): Ques-
tion as to the motion that we take an
offering, can you be more specific about
that? To what would it be intended?
What's the point?
LAWSON: The offering would be direct
50% remaining in the Annual Conference
for ministries related to this matter in
their own area, 50% to UMCOR as
directed by the Council of Bishops. We
hesitate about this because, while the im-
mediate needs we must meet-that is, food,
dothing, shelter, and so forth and so on-
that there's also the whole business of
rebuilding, of work for change, so that we
don't want to make it inflexible (the offer-
ing), so that it goes only to emergency
relief, but to make it also possible to be
used for other kinds of ministries and mis-
sion.
GEORGE CARUSO: I simply wanted to
give you the opportunity to tell us what we
are giving our money for. Thank you.
LAWSON: Thank you. I recognize at
Microphone 3. Yes, go ahead, Joe.
C. JOSEPH SPRAGUE (West Ohio): I
move to amend by addition, if that's in
order.
LAWSON: It is.
SPRAGUE: That in solidarity and con-
sultation with indigenous persons and
local chiut:hes in a sdected neighborhood.
The United Methodist Church commit it-
self to the creation in Los Angeles of a
"shalom zone." A shalom zone would be
one strategically-located dty block or its
equivalent rebuilt with the necessary
buildings, businesses, and sodal services
needed for life, liberty, and the pursuit of
meaning. To create this shalom zone. The
United Methodist Church, working
through the national division, would issue
a call posthaste for staff and volunteers.
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money such as that just mentioned, and
the material, love, and labor to rebuild
both physical structures and human lives
broken by the cycle of poverty and
deprivation. The response to this call in
money and people would be coordinated
through the Los Angeles Planning and
Strategy Conmiittee. Let the call go forth
for workers with children and youth, com-
munity organizers, M.D.'s, nurses, den-
tists, counselors, lawyers, business people,
architects, contractors, plumbers,
electricians, and all who are willing to
help. To this army of shalom would be
added an intentional remnant of persons
small in number, but large in the love of
Jesus, who would commit themselves to
live as neighbors and iirban missioners in
the shalom zone for an extended period of
time so as to claim the shalom zone for
Christ. Once this model is in the process
of being developed. The United Methodist
Church would invite the ecumenical and
interfaith communities of this nation to
duplicate our effort by creating similar
zones of hope. This proposal, to be
referred to the Legislative Section on
Global Ministries for the development of
implementing strategies, attendant
budgets, and reported to GCNFA and to
the plenary as soon as possible
BISHOP LEWIS: If there is a second?
SPRAGUE: I don't think I need to speak
any further.
BISHOP LEWIS: All right, it has a
second. Does the committee wish to
respond?
LAWSON: Well, we heard the spirit,
Joe, of that. Bishop, we heard the spirit
from Joe Pennel's amendment and we are
prepared to accept it and incorporate it to
the best of our ability.
BISHOP LEWIS: The committee says
they will accept that amendment. Is that
right?
LAWSON: Yes.
BISHOP LEWIS: Are you ready to vote?
All who will . . . Well, please vote when the
light appears. I've got a big sign right here
in front of me if I were smart enough to
read it. And the vote is 631 yes, 265 no, 31
abstentions.
LAWSON: We have the main motion
before us now. Bishop. That was an
amendment.
BISHOP LEWIS: No.
LAWSON: No?
BISHOP LEWIS: That was a main mo-
tion.
LAWSON: OK We accepted it.
BISHOP LEWIS: You accepted it and
that's it.
LAWSON: We have been asked to an-
nounce that we want to emphasize the fact
that already many, many ... for many,
many agencies of the church, we have
received resources and offers of solidarity
and a willingness to be able to plan and
work with our Los Angeles Area. But we
want to remember that there are other
areas also in great need, San Francisco as
an example. UMCOR has already sent the
first $50,000 first grant to the Cal-Pac
Conference. They have already estab-
lished an advance number and that nimi-
ber is 901735-2. 901735-2 is the advance
number. It should also be said that Church
World Service has been in conversations
with many of our people, with our con-
gregations, our leadership in the area, and
that a variety of other kinds of Protestant,
primarily church organizations and con-
cerned groups have been in conversation.
We appreciate that very much. And now,
I think, to bring the concluding reflection
is Bishop Leontine KeUy.
BISHOP LEONTINE KELLY: I think
we have heard the word. Tonight, remem-
ber the words of Henri Nouwen, "When a
little boy asked the prophet, 'Dear
prophet, why do you keep prophesying
when nobody listens to your words and
when nobody changes their life?' And the
answer that question was and always will
be, 'I prophesy not simply to change the
world, but to prevent the world from
changing me.' " It seems to me, that as we
in this General Conference come together
that what we are about all week is not only
the awareness of what has happened in a
particular place, in Los Angeles, and in
San Francisco, and ripples in other areas,
but to imderstand that we as a country sit
on a powder keg, the chickens have come
home to roost, we look not only historical-
ly, but biblically and theologically, in
temjs of what our task is, what our man-
date is, as disciples of Jesus Christ, and
that is to love one another and we have not
done it. And yet we have the opportimity,
and what a witness of diversity we are as
we sit together here! What a democratic
opportunity this is! What a democratic
instrument this is as the General Con-
ference of The United Methodist Church!
One of the most democratic institutions in
the world. And we need to go home and
help people understand what it meiins to
be United Methodist. It is not to affirm
their fears, it is to disturb their comfort so
that they might live out their fidth. Just a
few things. If we do not prioritize educa-
tion in this country, for all children and
for all people, we wiU never come to an
understanding. We have 1^ ... we have .
. . You don't have to applaud me, just let
me finish a minute. We have left . . . dare
to leave the educational funding of our
country to the lottery, because they
promised it. As Methodists, we have never
sustained gambling, but if you are going to
have lotteries, I want to put defense on
lotteries and put money in our budgets to
educate people. We are a democracy. We
cannot be a democracy if we do not know
that fundamental to any democratic
freedom-justice process is an under-
standing of what we are about, and we
should be about the business of that
When a young man said to me, and many
of you heard me say it, ayoung commimity
director said to me, "Bishop Kelly, don't
you understand that the gang system in
this country is to the crime syndicate as
the Junior Achievement Program is to
corporate America?" It is not that our
children cannot learn what it means to be
moral, spiritual people, it is that we have
tolerated who will teach them. As I stood
in Jones United Methodist Church and
preached a funeral of a 23-year-old Black
man, shot down by drive-by shooting. I
counted 45 young Black males between
the ages 17 and 24 as they came into the
church to the funeral of their brother.
There they were in full dress, burgundy
bow ties, burgundy boutonnieres, burgim-
dy cummerbimds. I thought to myself, "It
looks like a prom scene, but I know it is
the Godfather." And that is the symbol of
our country, and that is the model of
violence that we have sustained in our
public arena and in our militarism and
with our thinking this week contextual-
ized by the Bishops' statement, the
Bishops' vision, the Bishops' commitment
to the total picture, we have an agenda to
work on. Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have
mercy upon us. We cannot afford to be the
church that in the 18th centuiy was ac-
cused of being seditious, because it dared
to stand in 18th century England for mar-
ginalized people. We umnot claim that
history and continue to be such a comfort-
able, pure church. We cannot be ministers
of the gospel if we are not willing to hit the
streets where the people ara
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Daily Report
Daily Christian Advocate
THE GENERAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Louisville, Kentucky
Friday, May 8th, 1992
Vol.4 No. 4
Delegates Continue to Work Diligently
In 1988 the General Conference heard about 1,500
acres of land in Zimbabwe and a dream. Thursday, the
story was different.
"We now have a staff, faculty, teaching building,
and students," the Rev. Roger Ireson, general secretary
of the General Board of Higher Education and Minis-
try, said in a report on Africa University, the first
higher education facility sponsored on that continent
by United Methodists.
The approximately 40 students are pursuing careers
in agriculture. Additional studies are expected to be in
place by the time the 1996 General Conference con-
venes in Denver, and construction of dormitories and
classroom buildings will have been completed, Ireson
said. Curriculum is in an African context.
The education executive paid tribute to other gen-
eral agencies of the church for their cooperation in tell-
ing the story of Africa University and to annual
conferences and local churches for their financial sup-
port. Other speakers included Bishop Emilio de Car-
valho of Angola, recently elected first chancellor of the
university; the Rev. Yemba Kekumba of Zaire, dean of
the theology faculty; Angella Current, head of the Gen-
eral Board of Higher Education and Ministry's scholar-
ship department; and Bishop Roy C. Nichols who is
assisting in a scholarship endowment drive.
Agenda
Friday, May 8
8:30
a.m.
Worship
9:00
a.m.
Committee on Agenda
Nominations
Committee on Courtesies
Committee on Presiding Officers
Announcements
9:30
a.m.
Plenary Adjournment
9:45
a.m.
Legislative Committees
2:30
p.m.
Legislative Committees
7:30
p.m.
Legislative Conunittees
JOHN GOODWIN PHOTO
James M. Lawson, Jr. (Califomia-Paoifio) stands to sp«ak the
opening days of the 1992 General Conference.
Delegates applauded frequently as the story of the
university unfolded, and they rose in appreciation as
their colleagues from Afiica moved down the center
aisle of the plenary hall singing.
As the rejoicing concluded, the Rev. Don Ott of Wis-
consin, who chairs the Agenda Committee, told the 998
lay and clergy delegates that it was "time to do a real-
ity check" and "work diligently" on the thousands of pe-
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Northwest
Texas Youth
Choir To
Lead Worship
The Spirit Wind Youth Choir of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference will lead in both
w^orship services today.
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The Spirit Wind Youth Choir of the Northwest
Texas Annual Conference wiU sing in both General
Conference worship services today at 8:30 a.m. and 2:30
p.m. They also will present a concert at 2 p.m. in the
sanctuary of Trinity United Methodist Church.
The choir was established in the late 1970s as an
outreach ministry of the conference council on youth
ministries to enable youth to participate in a mu-
sic/drama experience not offered by their congregations
and to minister to area local churches through a sum-
mer tour. Each year they sing in 12 or 13 chvirches cov-
ering 1,500 to 2,000 miles across the conference.
The choir is directed by Bert W. Bostic, minister of
program music for St. Luke United Methodist Church
in Midland, Texas, and Jon Johnson, chair of the fine
arts department of South Plains College and director of
music for the First United Methodist Church, Level-
land, Texas. Debby Vester, organist/music assistant for
St. Luke Church is accompanist for the choir and serves
as the organist for today's worship services.
Preacher in the 8:30 a.m. service is Bishop Ernest A.
Fitzgerald of the Atlanta Area. Liturgist is D. Randall
Williamson, Atlanta director of ministerial services,
North Georgia Conference.
Dr. Peter Weaver, senior pastor of First United
Methodist Church, Pittsburgh, Pa., will preach at the
2:30 p.m. service. Liturgist for this afternoon's service
will be Shirley Parris of Brooklyn, N.Y., lay leader for
the New York Conference.
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Area United Methodist Churches
The following congregations, located within a three-mile radius of the convention center, welcome General Con-
ference delegates and others to join them for Sunday worship:
Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church
318 W. St. Catherine
585-2176
Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.
Worship, 10:45 a.m.
Genesis United Methodist Church
300 N. 42nd St.
772-3551
Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.
Worship, 11 a.m.
St. Paul United Methodist Church
10525 Old Taylorsville Road
Jeffersontown, KY 40299
267-4465
Worship, noon
Marcus Lindsey United Methodist Church
801 E. Main St.
584-8709
Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.
Worship, 10:45 a.m.
New Coke United Methodist Church
428 E. Breckinridge
587-0437
Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.
Worship, 11 a.m.
New Hope United Methodist Church
1228 S. Jackson St.
634-5707
Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.
Worship, 10:45 a.m.
R.E. Jones United Methodist Church
2330 Algonquin Parkway
772-3773
Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.
Worship, 11 a.m.
St. Paul United Methodist Church
2000 Douglass Blvd.
459-1595
Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.
Worship, 8:25 and 10:55 a.m.
Trinity Temple United Methodist Church
537 S. Third St.
585-2905
Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.
Worship, 10:45 a.m.
Zion United Methodist Church
980 Edward Ave.
585-3857
Sunday school, 9:15
Worship, 10:30 a.m.
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titions stored in legislative committee computers. All
those petitions wUl have to be tvimed into calendar
items and dealt with in plenary before the conference
can be adjourned May 15.
In a brief business session before convening in com-
mittees, delegates declined to set an order of the day for
Monday to consider all petitions related to homosexual-
ity and abortion. When the delegates had completed
their electronic voting, the big screen at the front of the
hall showed the motion had received 521 "no" votes
against 427 "yes." The issues now will come to the floor
at a time to be determined later.
Two other motions from the floor were approved.
One called on general agency heads to report cost re-
ductions achieved during the past four years, and an-
ticipated reductions for the 1993-96 quadrennium. The
other asked for a report on general agency stafif present
in the conference, and related expenses.
An estimated 500 persons attended the quadrennial
luncheon sponsored by the North American Section of
the World Methodist Council. The council presented its
"Seat of Honor" accolade to Daniel D. Hankey, an At-
lanta physician; the Rev. Norman E. Dewire, president
of the Methodist Theological School in Ohio; and the
Rev. Maxie D. Dunnam, pastor of Christ United Meth-
odist Church in Memphis, Tenn.
The battery of computers clicked throughout the
Commonwealth Convention Center Thursday afternoon
and night as delegates worked on the petitions. Most of
the legislative committees divided into smaller units to
expedite the process.
In late afternoon the Judicial Council released two
decisions carried from earlier dockets. In one, the
church's highest court said that a plan governing com-
pensation for general agency staff personnel applied to
the General Board of Pensions and the General Board
of Publication, as well as the 11 other agencies. The
other decision dealt with the salary of the president of
an annual conference foundation.
The nine-member Judicial Council is in session
throughout General Conference to adjudicate questions
relating to constitutionality of pending legislation. Tom
Matheny, Hammond, La., attorney, is council president.
— Robert Lear
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May 8, 1992
JOHN GOODWIN PHOTO
J. Walter Ellisor (Alabama-West Florida) inquires about Disciple:
Into the Word Into the World at the Disciple booth in the
Cokesbury Resource Center. Celinda J. Hughes, Cokesbury staff
member, responds. Disciple celebrates its fifth anniversary this
year.
Radio Stars United Methodists
The General Conference radio news staff continues
to receive requests from stations for persons to be inter-
viewed for news stories and talk shows.
That's only one of the radio services being offered for
General Conference. The basic radio news source is a
toll-free number that was mailed last month to 1,000
stations across the United States. Other stations were
contacted by annual conferences who have arranged for
customized interviews to be "fed" by telephone at pre-
arranged times.
This is the first General Conference where a con-
certed effort is being made to provide news to Hispanic
radio stations. Almost 300 Spanish-language stations
in the United States and Puerto Rico were mailed pre-
conference stories in Spanish. They were invited to fol-
low General Conference activities by calling InfoServ's
Spanish-language lines: during business hours, dial
(800) 251-8140 and request the Spanish-language tape;
24-hours-a-day, dial (615) 742-5425 (toll call).
At the conclusion of General Conference, those sta-
tions will be priority-mailed an audio-tape with several
stories in Spanish which address general issues of the
conference as well as decisions specifically affecting the
Hispanic constituency.
— Bill Richards
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JOHN GOODWIN PHOTO
The Rev. Kate Bell, a pastor in the Iowa Conference and a visitor
to this General Conference, keepe track of both the discussion
and her needlepoint.
Today's Book Autographing
Sessions
Visit the Cokesbury booth in the convention cen-
ter, buy a book, and have it signed by the author
during today's autographing sessions. Authors, book
titles, and "signing" times are listed below:
H. Eddie Fox (co-authored with George E. Morris),
11-11:30 a.m.
Faith Sharing
Faith Sharing Video Kit
Let the Redeemed of the Lord SA Y So!
Kenneth C. Kinghom, 11-11:30 a.m.
Gifts of the Spirit
Gospel of Grace
George G. Hunter III, 11-11:30 a.m.
Church Growth
How to Reach Secular People
The Contagious Congregation
To Spread the Power
Artemio R. Guillermo, 3-3:30 p.m.
Churches Aflame
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May 8 TV Programs Focus
on Changing Communities, Gulfside
Remember to tune in your hotel TV at 7-8 a.m. and
9-10 p.m. today for United Methodist programming.
"Why We Care," which highlights United Methodist
response to major issues of the day, is a new weekly se-
ries produced by United Methodist Communications
(UMCom) for the Vision Interfaith Television Network
(VISN). The first six programs were produced with the
General Board of Global Ministries, while future pro-
grams will be undertaken in cooperation with other
agencies.
Today "Why We Care About Changing Communi-
ties" focuses on the efforts of congregations embracing
the gifts of their multicultural communities. In Texas,
churches decimated by "White flight" find new hope in
serving their changing communities, while in Arizona,
a church community intertwines Christian faith with
cultural traditions, reaching people who once felt alien
in their own land.
"Catch the Spirit" co-hosts Anisa Mehdi and Hilly
Hicks visit with staff members at Gulfside Assembly, a
140-acre retreat' center located near Waveland, Miss.,
along the Gulf of Mexico.
Founded in 1923 by Bishop Robert E. Jones, the first
Black bishop elected as a general superintendent of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, Gulfside continues to
serve the needs of Black United Methodists as "an in-
stitution designed for and committed to the commemo-
ration of the contributions and heritage of Blacks in the
historic Wesleyan tradition" and as a center for Chris-
tian education, culture, and recreation. Gulfside has
been a United Methodist Advance Special since 1980.
These programs, which also include a one-minute
General Conference news summary (repeated twice dur-
ing the hour), can be seen on the following channels:
Brown Hotel, Channel 8; Gait House/Gait House East,
Channel 16; Holiday Inn Downtown, Channel 6; Hyatt,
Channel 4; Seelbach, Channel 14; other hotels, check
your Visitel channel.
— Jackie Vaughan
Bits 'n Pieces
These items are in the "Did you know?" department.
If you have interesting tidbits to share about General
Conference delegates or doings, please jot them down
and bripg them to Barbara Dunlap-Berg at the DCA
office on the lower level of the convention center.
* The Rev. Charles Rex Bevins, Nebraska, is chair-
ing his fourth consecutive General Conference legisla-
tive committee — this time as chair of the Discipleship
Committee. He chaired Discipleship in 1988 and Global
Ministries in 1980 and 1984.
* The Memphis Declaration contained 171,169 sig-
natures as of May 7. Writers of the document affirm
that "God revealed himself in Jesus Christ, the only
way of divine salvation; holy living is the way for
Christians to live out the mandate of discipleship given
by Jesus Christ; and the local congregation is the cen-
ter for mission and ministry to the world."
* Sisters Dora S. Washington and Rosa Washington
are lay delegates to General Conference. Dora, a uni-
versity administrator, hails fi-om Mississippi, while
Rosa, an educator, represents the California-Nevada
Conference.
* Blisters and sore throats are the most common
health problems plaguing General Conference partici-
pants. (That's not surprising when you consider the
amount of walking and talking that goes on around
here!) An average of 30 patients per day visit the first
aid station at the conference center, according to Dr.
Donald Mosley, a member of St. Matthew United Meth-
odist Church, Louisville, and one of eight volunteer
physicians stafiing the infirmary. Also volunteering
their medical expertise are nine Louisville-area nurses.
The first aid station is open 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
* If you think it's deja vu, you're partly correct. No,
it's not 1950. And yes, the popular Endless Line of
Splendor — last updated in 1975 — is newly revised and
available for $6.95 fi-om the Cokesbury booth. For the
latest version, Webb Garrison — author of the first edi-
tion — wrote 20 new vignettes, illustrated by artist Dani
Aguila. The 1992 version contains all of the original
stories and art work as well as the new material.
* Three candidates for the episcopacy chaired legis-
lative committees during first-week sessions of General
Conference (C. Rex Bevins and Janice Riggle Huie,
South Central Jurisdiction, and Walter L. Kimbrough,
Southeastern Jurisdiction); two more served as vice
chairs (Vance Summers Jr., North Central Jurisdiction,
and Fritz Mutti, South Central Jurisdiction); and one
was a committee secretary (Sharon Z. Rader, North
Central Jurisdiction).
JOHN GOODWIN PHOTO
How many meaaages can you find in this local hotel'a sign?
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May 8, 1992
Committee Serves Generous Doses
of Louisville Hospitality
♦
With the 1992 General Conference under way, mem-
bers of the committee responsible for serving up a gen-
erous dose of Kentucky hospitality during the event are
feeling "real excitement, a sense of achievement, and
relief"
That's the assessment of Rhoda Peters of Louisville,
co-chair of the program division of the Local Arrange-
ments Committee.
"A number of people on the committee have slept,
eaten, and breathed General Conference almost con-
stantly for the last three months," Peters said. The
committee has been hard at work more than two years.
"We had a marvelous response from the delegates to
the opening reception Monday night," Peters said, "and
we're looking forward to this Sunday." That's when the
host committtee will present a musical celebration cen-
tered around the new United Methodist Hynmal. Per-
formances, which will feature the renowned Junaluska
Singers, are planned for 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at downtown
Louisville's Macauley Theater.
"The cooperation of everyone has made our task es-
pecially pleasant," she added.
Volunteer power seems to be the driving force be-
hind many of the host committee's achievements. Pe-
ters estimated that 25 to 35 volunteers work daily as
van drivers, first aid assistants, information desk per-
sonnel, and hospitality room hosts. "They help to make
the wheels go 'rovmd and keep things going day to day,"
she noted.
Visitors to the first aid station are greeted by volunteer nurses
and physicians such as Kay and Dick Groff.
The volunteer force included more than 70 ministers
who assisted with Monday night's service of Holy Com-
munion, and the ranks will swell even more for this
weekend's celebration.
Volunteers have pitched in and helped in mjiny
ways. Recruits from local churches in every district in
the Louisville Conference assisted in baking 240,000
cookies served in hospitality rooms this week and of-
fered at plenary breaks next week. In response to cost-
cutting measures, generous donors contributed all the
ham, cheese, and biscuits for Monday evening's recep-
tion.
"In many cases, we simply asked and received," Pe-
ters said. "That kind of cooperation has made this job
exciting."
The first days of the conference found the local ar-
rangements staff working to insure delegates had satis-
factory housing and were f amil iar with transportation
options.
"People have been surprised at the trolley service,"
Peters said. Unbeknownst to some, the trolley shuttle is
part of the city transportation system. "But we've had
some people comment that we sure must have gone to a
lot of trouble to arrange to have those troUeys for the
conference," Peters said with a laugh.
The second week of the 1992 legislative assembly
wiU be "a lot more routine" for the local arrangements
staff, she predicted. Volunteers will continue to be shut-
tled from the LouisviUe Conference offices to Common-
wealth Convention Center, about 1 1 blocks away. Their
main jobs wiU be staffing the information desk, dele-
gates' lounges, and post office.
The General Conference first aid station has been a
busy place. It was visited by 21 persons on opening day
of the conference. Ailments included allergic reactions,
injiu-ies resulting from falls, and upset stomachs.
This is the first time the first aid room has been
staffed by both a nurse and a doctor, Peters explained.
"We have found it to be a very helpful service," she
said, adding that the committee plans to recommend it
be similarly staffed at future General Conferences.
"When you get 5,000 people together, there are a
host of things that can happen that require medical at-
tention," Peters said. The services provided at the first
aid station often save on costly trips to clinics and hos-
pital emergency rooms, she pointed out.
A serendipitous aspect of all the preparatory work
and hours is "the excitement of meeting aU the people
— the bishops, foreign delegates, and so many others
who've been just names on long lists," Peters said. "It's
fun now to meet these people.
"Working closely with the Commission on the Gen-
eral Conference, the Local Arrangements Committee is
responsible for "the on-site legwork and hospitality,"
Peters said. "Our job is doing things that make people
feel good and have a positive experience."
— Jane Dennis
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UMCOR Advance Special Addresses
the Urban Crisis in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Area relief efforts continue. At one re-
lief center alone, by May 6, demand for filled grocery
bags had risen to a level of 90 bags daily — at about $20
per bag.
Typical items needed include food staples, baby food,
infant formula, and diapers.
According to the L.A. Times May 5, an equal num-
ber of bags are being distributed to those who have lost
their jobs or their homes.
Your gifts through UMCOR Advance #901735-2 will
be forwarded to the California Pacific Annual Confer-
ence and allocated to relief centers at a variety of
churches including: Vermont Square, Holman, Korean,
Wilshire (Pico Union Center), and Faith United Meth-
odist churches in Los Angeles, and Enterprise Church
in Compton.
In addition, the following volunteers are needed in
the area: social workers; community health workers;
translators, especially Spanish/Korean/English; attor-
neys familiar with California property insurance or im-
migration law; full-time temporary office help.
These responses address only a part of the short-
term dimensions of the crisis. Longer-term responses
must be explored and developed.
For more information, contact the Los Angeles Dis-
trict Office, the Rev. Robert Smith, superintendent;
Gaunnie Dixon, associate; (213)-749-6310.
— From United Methodist Ministries, Los Angeles District
Delegates from the Baltimore and
Southern Dlinois Conferences join
other small groups in disoussions on
Tuesday morning. Small-group work
has not been used in a plenary
session in recent memory.
JOHN GOODWIN PHOTO
May Chun (California-Pacific) and
Donald Ott (Wisconsin) share a
lighter moment in the hall.
JOHN GOODWIN PHOTO
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May 8, 1992
Translators Tackle 14 Languages
Left: Translators ^ork behind the scenes during a plenary
session.
Below: Wandja AFumba and Lunge Djundu (both from the
Central Zaire Conference) listen to the proceedings using the
translation service.
"When we went through the Episcopal Address,
we all said, 'What is this new word?'" Marguerite
Wieser grinned.
"We did not know this word connectional. We
guessed it must be something like a network. ..a con-
nectional church,'" she said in the Swiss accent of
her native Geneva.
"That is what we are trying to do here: make a
connection," explained the coordinator of 14 transla-
tors for all conference plenary sessions. "We want to
be a vital part of this conference, connecting people
who may be separated by different languages."
Wieser and her team of translators, still undaunted
by United Methodist jargon, are part of a group of 31
expert Unguists interpreting the English-language dia-
logue of the conference into six different languages for
about 110 persons from a variety of Central Confer-
ences and affiliated autonomous churches. The lan-
guages include French, German, Korean, Mandarin
Chinese, Portuguese, and Spanish. French is the
mother tongue of delegates from Belgium, Burundi, and
Zaire. German is native to delegates from Germany and
Austria as well as a second language elsewhere in
Europe. Mandarin Chinese is spoken by Taiwanese;
Portuguese by delegates from Angola and Mozambique,
and Spanish by representatives from Argentina, Bo-
livia, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, and Mexico.
How does an interpreter manage to think in two lan-
guages, listen, and talk simultaneously? Barbel Simons
of Deventer, Netherlands, whose professional career as
a translator spans 26 years and service with the United
Nations, European community, and World Council of
Churches, believes this ability is "a gift of the Lord." It
also requires special education and "a little practice,"
she added. Simons studied languages and economics at
the University of Leipzig and law at King's College,
London. Like other interpreters at plenary sessions, Si-
mons works in 30-minute shifts due to the strain of lis-
tening to one language and simultaneously interpreting
in another.
Delegates requiring the translator service in plenary
sessions may register for it in the office of the Local
Committee near the North Lobby entrance to the con-
vention center. Equipment includes a receiver and ear-
phones. The receiver — a small, metal box that will fit in
the palm — has two earphone outlets and a dial. The out-
lets permit two listeners to use the same receiver at the
same time. Listeners can dial their preferred language
channel.
Translators serving in the legislative committees are
coordinated by Joyce Hill of the staff of the General
Board of Global Ministries. This personal interpretive
service may be requested in the committee sessions.
Operator of the six-channel transmitter is Glenn
Carlson of Asbury United Methodist Church, Indian-
apolis.
— Tom Potter
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Sayre Is Longest-Serving Clergy Delegate
Meet the Rev. Dr. Charles Sayre, here for his eighth
consecutive General Conference. Sayre heads the dele-
gation from the Southern New Jersey Conference. He
was surprised to be honored by his fu-st ballot election
by his colleagues — since he retired two years ago. As
former minister of the largest church in the conference,
he believes people know where he stands: with a solid
Wesleyan theology.
His twenty-five years of service as senior minister of
Haddonfield United Methodist Church, Haddonfield,
New Jersey was the springboard for his current minis-
try. While serving Haddonfield UMC, he started Re-
spond, an outreach program connecting the suburban
church with urban ministries. He is passionate about
the church's work in the inner city and says there is no
difference between the urban and subiu-ban church:
they are both in ministry together. Sayre now networks
with Respond, 250 mainline suburban, storefront, and
Pentecostal churches and county agencies to provide
ministries in Camden, New Jersey.
Camden recently was named the poorest, most dev-
astated city in the United States by Time magazine,
Sayre said. Of its 90,000 residents, 23,000 families are
on welfare. Sayre focuses on children ages five to thir-
teen, whom he says "need safe houses, not crack
houses."
His three-pronged urban strategy provides a strong
program for these young people and their families.
That strategy includes 1) a house church, which centers
around a Black, Christian grandmother who opens her
heart and her home; 2) support groups — Sunday school
classes, small groups, and so forth; and 3) one-on-one
mentoring for boys and girls. Through these three,
Sayre said that the Respond Center is recreating the
New Testament church.
When asked about special memories of past General
Conferences, Sayre provided a brief history. He noted
that the 1964 and 1968 conferences were involved in
the merger. He recalled an Evangelical United Breth-
ren bishop saying that the merger was like a big fish
swallowing a minnow.
Sayre was shocked to see the loss of one million
members in the next ten years. 1972 was the re-struc-
turing conference, when three "super boards" replaced
several smaller boards. He believes this was a big mis-
The Rev. Dr. Charles Sayre takes a break from his eighth
consecutive General Conference.
take because the boards became directing rather than
serving agencies and that we still deal with the issue
today.
Sayre calls the period after 1976 the time of inclu-
siveness. By inclusiveness, he means the inclusion of ra-
cial/ethnic persons, women, and the global church. He
pointed to the call in Wednesday morning's session for
more headsets as an example of the church's growing
inclusiveness. He thinks this is important. He sees par-
allels between growth and mission and between in-
grown concerns and membership loss, both in local
churches and in the denomination.
The Rev. Sayre encourages first-time delegates to do
their homework for their legislative committee. He said
that it's nearly impossible to read everything that
comes before the General Conference. He says the real
work is done in the legislative committees and urges
delegates to be engaged with the issues. "The issues are
vital and dynamic. ..marvelous."
Married nearly fifty years, he also eiyoys gardening
and reading mysteries when not working.
— Patricia Ann Meyers
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Announcements
The doors to Plenary Hall will be locked at 8:30 a.m.
each morning during worship. This is done in
deference to those persons who have arrived on time
and to those who have prepared the worship.
***
United Methodist television programming continues in
area hotels for the duration of General Conference.
The hour program, brought to you by UMCom, airs at
7:00 am. and 9:00 p.m. each day except Simday and
includes a General Conference update and a variety of
UM programming, including "Catch the Spirit" and
"Why We Care." This service is available on the
following channels: Brown Hotel, Channel 8; Gait
House/Gait House East, Channel 6; Holiday Inn
Downtown, Channel 6; Hyatt Regency, Channel 4;
Seelbach, Channel 14.
***
Albany Area challenge checks will be accepted through
Monday's plenary session. Deliver checks to BUI J.
Barnqr, Sec. B-7-1 or Dorothy M. Earl, Sec B-3-L
Positions avEulable this July: registrar/assistant to
dean and director of development for annual fund with
Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Contact
Norman E. DeWire, president. Gait House, room 1035.
MAYS
Time change: Committee on References
will meet in room 114 at 12:30 p.m. on
Friday, May 8.
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Food Service, Hall C, will be closed Friday, May 8.
Food will be available in the lobby for those who
cannot fast.
***
"Jim Lawson Live," a call-in issues show broadcast
every Friday night on the VISN Interfaith Satellite
Network, will originate from the General Conference
stage Friday, May 8 from 10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Friday's show will ask the question: "Is it possible to
be pro-choice and pro-life?" This UMCom sponsored
show can be seen Friday in Louisville on the Faith
Channel (Storer Cable Channel 19).
***
The Institute on Religion and Democracy will sponsor
an issues forum on "New Mission and Ministry in the
Former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe," Friday,
May 8, 12:45 p.m., Sampson Room, 1st floor. Gait
House East. Speakers: Bishop Ruediger Minor and
Mark Elliott.
***
MARCHA will offer a banquet on Friday, May 8, 5:30
p.m. at the Seelback Hotel, 500 Fourth Avenue.
Donation $24.
***
Meet Alex Awad, Palestinian-American missionary
commissioned by GBGM to serve in Arab E^st
Jerusalem. (Editor's note: two times reported:) Friday,
May 8, 1:15 p.m and 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ~ Quality
Hotel (100 E. Jefferson), room 401. (Coffee, tea, juices,
and broth provided); 5:00 p.m. - press conference,
convention center, room 203 (event co-sponsored by
UM Communications).
***
Affirmation and the Reconciling Congregation
Program will sponsor a worship service, which will
include the commemoration of persons who have lived
with AIDS, on Friday, May 8, 12:45 p.m., in the
Regency South Room of the Hyatt Regency.
MAYO
The Montana Logging and Ballet Company will
perform in a benefit concert for the Methodist
Federation for Social Action on Saturday, May 9 at
8:00 p.m. in the Macauley Theater. Tickets are $20,
available in the lobby of the convention center. Also
available from MFSA are stoles from Palestine, Ghana,
and Guatemala
MAY 10
National Black Methodists for Church Renewal, Inc.,
dinner will be held Sunday, May 10, 4:00 p.m. at R.E.
Jones United Methodist Church. Donation $10,
contact Joseph Roberson or Betty Henderson for
reservations and transportation.
***
Worship service ~ "Discernment in Action," Sunday,
May 10, 10:00 am.. Gait House, Archibald Room,
hosted by the General Commission on the Status and
Role of Women.
***
Western Pennsylvania celebration limcheon: Sunday,
May 10, 2:00 p.m. Masterson's Restavirant, 1830 S.
Third Street (636-2511), carpool or group taxi,
(approximately twelve blocks from convention center).
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The Presbyterian Center, 100 Witherspoon Street,
invites you to see and tour the National Offices of the
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), on Sunday, May 10
from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. and 6^0 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
MAY 11
Bishop Emilio J.M. deCarvalho will appear on
WAVE-TV Monday, May 11 at 6:00 am. on "Sunrise
Today," local Channel 3. He will discuss Africa
University and upcoming October elections in Angola.
***
Minnesota folks and friends will gather Monday, May
11 at 6:00 p.m. at the Gait House East. For
reservations call L. Grage, Gait House - 1830.
***
The National Association of Annual Conference Lay
Leaders invites all present and former conference lay
leaders to lunch on Monday, May 11 from 12:45 p.m.
to 1:45 p.m. in the cafeteria behind Cokesbury.
•••
The New Jersey Area luncheon will be held Monday,
May 11, at 12:45 p.m. in the Governor's Room of the
Gait House East.
•••
Louisiana delegation and friends will have a breakfast
May 11, 7:00 am. in the Gait House East, Governor's
Room. Guests: Bishop and Mrs. Oden and bishops
elected from Louisiana and their spouses.
**•
Northern Illinois Conference dinner will be held,
Monday, May 11, 6:00 p.nx. Brown Hotel. Tickets may
be purchased for $10.50 from Kay Dillard.
MAY 12
The Indiana Area is sponsoring a luncheon on
Tuesday, May 12 in the Hyatt Regency, Park Room.
MAY 13
Albany Area dinner will be held Wednesday, May 13,
5:45 p.m.. Days Inn, 101 Jefferson St., $15.
Reservations needed by Friday, May 8, to Dorothy
Earl, Sec B-3-1 or Bill Barney, Sec B-7-1.
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Legislative Committee Reports
Church and Society
The committee voted to concur with petitions that:
* revise a resolution that reaffirms Peace with Jus-
tice as a Special Program assigned to GBCS and funded
by the Peace with Justice offering;
* take a stand against gun violence by expanding
education programs, communicating with the Congress
and President, and developing model legislation on ef-
fective gim control;
* work for available and affordable housing by local
churches enlisting volunteers, funding projects, pooling
resources, urging community organization/advocacy,
and undertaking the building and renovating of houses;
* decry homelessness as a "scourge upon the nation's
conscience" and recommend actions for change by all
levels of the church;
* highlight new developments in genetic science; ex-
amine medical, agricultural, and environmental impli-
cations; and call for broad church actions on genetics.
— Suzanne Calvin, Lee Ranch (May 7, 12:30 p.m.)
Conferences
The committee concurred with petitions that:
* would permit reserve clergy and lay delegates to
jurisdictional and Central conferences to serve as re-
serve delegates to General Conference;
* wovdd include all clergy members in the election of
delegates to General Conference including associate
members, probationary members, and local pastors.
— Dan Gangler, Jane Dennis (May 7, 2:30 p. m.)
Faith and Mission
The committee concurred with report of the Commit-
tee to Study Homosexuality as amended. Vote: yes 89,
no 0, abstention 0.
The amendments include:
* adding annotated bibliography to study;
* developing study resources "consistent with the So-
cial Principles of the UMC which support ministry to
homosexual persons by individuals, groups, local
churches, annual conferences, and the general church;
* requesting the UMPH to develop resources in con-
sultation with advisory committee appointed by the
Council of Bishops and funded by UMPH; "If a practic-
ing homosexual is named to the committee, the commit-
tee shall also include a person who has abandoned that
lifestyle.";
* retaining present language of par. 7 IF;
* adding par. 71G supporting human rights and civil
liberties for homosexual persons, but deleting words "in
same sex relationships."
There will be a minority report on language of 71F.
— Lynne DeMichele, Ann Whiting (May 7, 5:30 p.m.)
Financial Administration
The conunittee called for adoption of a 1993-96 gen-
eral church budget of $448,928,000. The action would
put a cap on general chxu-ch apportionments for the
quandrennium, limiting them to no more than four
times the amount apportioned to the annual confer-
ences for 1992. Any new programs approved by General
Conference would have to be contained within the cap.
The vote was 68-17 with one abstention.
The committee rejected 61-24, with one abstention, a
motion to accept the General Council on Finance and
Administration budget figure of $495,652,000 as a cap.
The committee asked the GCFA to prepare, for com-
mittee use, a budget based on the coromittee's recom-
mended figure.
The committee also concvured with petitions that:
* would allow annual conferences to elect either a
treasurer or a treasurer/director of administrative serv-
ices, who would be present at cabinet meetings when
administrative matters were considered;
* permit the director of the conference or area UM
Foundation to have voice without vote on the Confer-
ence Council on Ministries;
* bar CCFA members from voting on matters in
which they have a conflict of interest;
* make inclusiveness a consideration in the selection
of CCFA officers and the audit review committee;
* give the CCFA responsibility for helping local
churches to make facilities and programs accessible to
the disabled.
* add "a housing allowance in lieu of parsonage" to
pastors' expenses that must be reported in the annual
conference journal.
The committee voted nonconcurrence on 35 petitions
(including at least a dozen relating to standardizing
pastoral salary schedules).
— Jean Caffey Lyles, Willie Teague (May 7, 6:00p.m.)
General and Judicial Administration
The committee concurred with:
* a report from the General Conference explaining
the progress of 3 programs: Rural Crisis; Focus on Chil-
dren, Youth, and Families; and Peace with Justice;
* the definition that a special program is a quadren-
nial emphasis approved by the General Conference and
assigned to a general program agency;
* an amended recommendation to add a budget in
the establishing of study committees, commissions, and
task groups;
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* the observance of Golden Cross Sunday on a date
set by each annual conference rather than the General
Conference;
* the preference that Laity Sunday be observed on
the third Sunday in October;
* a proposed budget for the National Committee on
Deaf Ministries of $104,500 for the 1993-96 quadren-
nium;
* the GCOM and GCFA that all general agency
headquarters be retained in their present locations
through the next quadrennium.
— Linda Green (May 7, 4:45 p. m.)
Global Ministries
The committee conciured with the following peti-
tions with amendments:
* calling the General Board of Global Ministries' Na-
tional Division to establish a study committee for
Asian-American Language Ministries;
* allowing each annual conference to set up a Com-
mission on the Small Membership Church.
The committee voted nonconcurrence with petitions:
* regarding composition and election of directors of
Women's Division and the use of its undesignated
funds;
* requesting funds for a Study of Rural Community
with a suggested budget of $100,000.
— Linda Bloom (May 7, 2:40p.m.)
Higher Education and Chaplaincy
The committee concurred with petitions:
■* affirming rural chaplaincy as a specialized ministry
for both laity and clergy. (A minority report was sub-
mitted, which concurs with the petition but that re-
places all references to "rural chaplains" or "rural
chaplaincy" with "persons working in rural ministries"
and deletes all references to certification.);* editing, for
clarity and consistency, various parts of par. 732 re-
garding responsibilities of an annual conference Board
of Higher Education and Campus Ministry;* amending
par. 1511 to clarify the role of the Division of Chaplains
and Related Ministries regarding chaplain endorsement
authority, the establishment of standards for such en-
dorsement,, and the advocacy and encouragement of
those serving under the World Division of the General
Board of Global Ministries;* clarifying that United
Methodist schools of theology are established and main-
tained for the education of diaconal ministers as well as
ordained ministers;* calling for the adoption of the con-
tinuing resolution for $20 million in apportioned funds
and special gifts in support of the Afi-ica University;*
changing the name of The National Methodist Founda-
tion for Christian Higher Education to The United
Methodist Foundation for Christian Higher Education;*
defining the University Senate as an elected body of
higher education officials created by General Confer-
ence to determine which schools can be listed as affili-
ated with The United Methodist Church;* describing
the purpose of the University Senate as that of estab-
lishing the criteria required of schools, colleges, univer-
sities, and theological schools to be listed as United
Methodist-affiliated institutions; and assvu-ing through
an effective review process that such schools have insti-
tutional integrity, well-structured programs, sound
management, and clearly defined church relation-
ships;* directing the GBHEM and the Division of
Higher Education to see that at least 10% of the $100
million scholarship Endowment Fund be allotted to
United Methodist students at non-United Methodist
schools (provided sufficient unrestricted funds are avail-
able); amending the original petition to include require-
ments that local church pastors certify that applicants
have been active members of The United Methodist
Church for at least one year and that funds be allotted
only to full-time undergraduate students of accredited
institutions;* supporting the development of campus
ministry programs by: 1) focusing campus ministry as a
mission of the church; 2) strengthening ethnic minority
programs; 3) fostering a recognition of the world as our
parish in campus ministries; 4) supporting the role of
campus ministry in ministerial enlistment and lay
leadership development;* urging adoption of "Campus
Ministry: Mission at the Center" as a Special Program
for the 1993-96 quadrennium, funded at $1 million and
assigned to the GBHEM for implementation;* adding
an assistant general secretary for the Black College
Fund to the Division of Higher Education. — Al Horton,
Karen Tisinger (May 7, 5:00 p.m.)
Independent Commissions
The committee concurred with petitions:
* adding jurisdictional networks of communicators
and making UMCOM the publisher of the official Pro-
gram Calendar of the denomination;
* endorsing commimications access for persons with
hearing and sight impairments;
* supporting VISN - Vision Interfaith Satellite Net-
work;
* allowing for the addition of sexual harassment
policies and procedvu-es to the priorities of the Confer-
ence Commission on the Status and Role of Women;
* granting change in the make-up of additional at-
large membership on the Conference COSROW;
* enhancing the membership of the Conference Com-
mittee on Religion and Race;
* redefining the purpose of the Commission on Ar-
chives and History;
* reconfiguring the membership of the Commission
on Archives and History, plus amending to include Cen-
tral Conference representatives;
* reorganizing the paragraphs related to historic so-
cieties;
* developing definition and description of historic
sites, historic shrines, and historic landmarks;
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* darifying the responsibilities of the General Com-
mission on Religion and Race with regard to constituen-
cies served by annual conferences and local churches;
* reaffirming United Methodist membership in the
National Council of Churches;
* reaffirming United Methodist membership in the
World Council of Churches (WCC).
The committee voted non-concurrence on:
* adding a permissive "may" to the creation of the
annual conference COSROW;
* changing the responsibilities of the conference
COSROW;
* providing "Catch the Spirit" during "prime time"
in all areas of the U.S.;
* redirecting funds from "Catch the Spirit" to a na-
tional radio and T.V. ad campaign;
* changing from "shall" to "may" relative to annual
conferences creating a Conference Commission on
Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns.
— James H. Steele, Kristin Knudson (May 7, 5:15 p. m.)
Local Church
The committee concurred with petitions to:
* include the chairperson of the Council on Minis-
tries in the council's basic membership and to include a
coordinator of scouting ministry as an optional member;
* add providing "interpreters" to the list of duties of
the coordinator of communications;
* require that, when a merger is proposed, the local
church conference of each church in a multi-church
charge approve the merger;
* require district superintendent to secure legal
counsel concerning reversion clauses or other restric-
tions before approving the sale of abandoned property;
* require local church trustees to act as socially re-
sponsible investors;
* require relocating local churches to offer their
property to a United Methodist congregation or agency
at a price not to exceed fair market value.
The committee concurred with amendments with pe-
titions to:
* list a "Chairperson of Community Volunteers" as
an optional member of the Council on Ministries and to
include a job description for the chairperson;
* list a new description of the duties of the chairper-
son of the worship work area;
* add the word "interpreters" to the list of services
the coordinator of communications provides and to add
production of video resources for ministry and outreach
to the duties of the coordinator;
* delete language specifying the Administrative
Board of Council as the administration organization of
the church;
* specify the local church trustees annually review
property, liability, malpractice, and crime insurance
coverage;
* state a chiu*ch leaving a church that joined the cir-
cuit after the parsonage is acquired has no claim on the
value of the parsonage;
* encourage a formal covenantal relationship for
congregations and groups with shared facilities and de-
velopment of mutual ministries;
* require plans for new church buildings and parson-
ages conform to accessibility codes and be reasonably
accessible.
— Kathy Kruger Noble, Rayford Woodrick CMay 7,
5:00 p.m.)
Ordained and Diaconal Ministry
The committee took the following action on Wed.
evening (May 6):
* voted non-concurrence with the resolution from the
Council of Bishops, which called for a continued study
during the next quadrennium, regarding the report of
the Commission for the Study of Ministry;
* voted to receive the report of the Commisssion for
the Study of Ministry, commend the commission for its
work, and use the study as a background to guide the
committee's decisons on petitions assigned for its con-
sideration;
* voted to send all petitions, including those from
the commission, to six sub-committees;
* confirmed the appointment of the sub-committee
chairs — BUI Crouch, Linda Marshall, Jerome DelPino,
Joy Carr, Ted Walter, and Doris Rudy.
—Judy Smith (May 7, 11:30 a.m.)
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Judicial Decisions
(Received 05-07-92)
DECISION NO. 671
IN RE: Whether 1988 General Conference Resolu-
tion Entitled "Pay Equity in the USA" Applies to All
General Agencies.
DIGEST:
The 1988 General Conference Resolution entitled
"Pay Equity in the USA" applies to all General Agen-
cies including the General Board of Pensions and the
General Board of Publication.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
At the 1991 Annual Meeting of the General Council
on Finance and Administration, its committee on Audit
and Review was directed to seek clarification from the
Judicial Council on the intent of the General Confer-
ence with regard to the 1988 General Conference Reso-
lution entitled "Pay Equity in the USA."
The Council on Finance and Administration has at-
tempted to carry out its responsibilities by requesting
information from all the agencies of the church. The
General Board of Pensions and the General Board of
Publication have refused to supply the requested infor-
mation on the grounds that they are not specifically in-
cluded in the resolution.
At a hearing on May 6, 1992, in Loviisville, Ken-
tucky, oral presentations were made by Craig Hoskins,
representing the General Council on Finance and Ad-
ministration, and James M. Walton-Myers, repre-
senting the General Board of Pensions and the General
Board of Publication.
Jurisdictioii:
The Judicial Council has jurisdiction under Para-
graph 2615 of the 1988 Discipline.
Analysis:
The resolution in question, "Pay Equity in the
USA", states;
1. We call upon the General Council on Finance and
Administration to evaluate internal wage structures
and practices of general agencies in light of the princi-
ple of pay equity and to include this assessment in its
regular monitoring of equal employment opportunity
compliance [The Book of Discipline, Paragraph
907.7(b).].
The General Board of Pensions and General Board of
Publication have joined in a brief in which they argue
that they are not included in those required to comply
with the resolution because of the reference to Para-
graph 907.7(b). Both agencies state that they are in
compliance with the resolution's aims but do not have
to report to the General Council on Finance and Ad-
ministration because they are not included in Para-
graph 907.7(b).
We find that Paragraph 907.7(b) is a process para-
graph and do not determine it as limiting the duty of
GCFA to monitor all general agencies. The parentheti-
cal reference is an explanatory comment by definition
and is not a part of the legislation. (See 1988 Book of
Resolutions, p. 361, entitled "Pay Equity in the USA.")
Had it so desired, the General Conference could eas-
ily have excluded the two agencies which are asking to
be excepted. It would have taken only a reference to
general agencies receiving general church fxmds or to
the agencies by name. Neither of these occurred in the
original resolution nor the minor changes made in the
final presentation.
Decision:
The 1988 General Conference Resolution entitled
"Pay Equity in the USA" applies to all (Jeneral Agen-
cies including the General Board of Pensions and the
General Board of Publication.
May 7, 1992
Tom Matheny, President
Wayne Coffin, Secretary
671-2
DECISION NO. 672
IN RE: Interpretation of FVovision in the 1988 Disci-
pline Paragraph 710.3(c) that "[t]he Term Conference
Benevolences Shall Not Include Allocations and Expen-
ditiu-es for Other Conference Agencies and Officers
Whose Work Is Primarily Administrative."
DIGEST:
An Annual Conference may provide for the salary of
the president of the conference United Methodist Foun-
dation from conference benevolences so long as the
work of the president is not primarily- administrative,
but includes other duties such as stewardship, promo-
tion, and development.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
By action of the 1991 session of the Virginia Annual
Conference, the funding for the office of the president of
the United Methodist Foundation was included in the
Conference Benevolences Budget. Par. 710.3(c) of the
1988 Discipline states: "...conference benevolences shall
not include those conference allocations and expendi-
tures for other conference agencies and officers whose
work is primarily administrative." An episcopal deci-
sion was made by Bishop Thomas B. Stockton on the
question of whether this allocation was legal. The
Bishop answered in the affirmative, stating:
160
May 8, 1992
"The President of the Foundation is a staff member
of the Conference Council on Ministries with duties in
the office of Ordained and Diaconal Ministries as well
as the executive of the Foundation. The purpose of the
Foundation is to solicit, receive, and administer funds
for the ministry of the church. The past President of the
Foundation has been involved in various stewardship
training sessions, as well as assisting local churches in
stewardship emphases. The new President and consult-
ants, will expand this ministry. Therefore, it is my opin-
ion that the President of the Virginia Conference
Foundation is engaged in ministry beyond merely ad-
ministrative and that the budget of the Virginia Con-
ference is in harmony with Paragraph 710.3(c) of The
Discipline."
In his opinion, the bishop stated, the allocation of
conference benevolences to pay the salary of the presi-
dent of the Virginia Conference Foundation did not vio-
late the Discipline. We did not, however, at ovir October
1991 session have any information as to the actual job
description of the president of the Foundation or the al-
locations of the president's time.
Thus, we reserved our decision of the review of the
bishop's ruling and retained jurisdiction until our May
1992 meeting. This was to allow us to receive further
information as to the actual work of the president of the
Foundation and to determine whether, in the words of
the Discipline Paragraph 710.3(c), the work of the presi-
dent "....is primarily administrative."
Jurisdiction:
The Judicial Council has jurisdiction under Para-
graph 2612 of the 1988 Discipline.
Analj'sis:
Since our October 1991 meeting we have received
considerable information relative to the duties of the
president of the Foundation. In by-laws adopted June
26, 1990, the job description of the president was
spelled out in some detail. Contained in the job descrip-
tion are the duties which require the president to pro-
mote stewardship throughout the Annuad Conference;
to engage in marketing, public relations and promo-
tions on behalf of the Foundation; and to assist in the
management of Foundation assets.
It is apparent the work of the president of the Foun-
dation is not "primarily administrative." Thus, the
bishop is correct in his ruling; the support of the presi-
dent of the United Methodist Foundation is properly in-
cluded in conference benevolences; and there is no
violation of 1988 Discipline Paragraph 710.3(c).
We feel compelled to observe, however, that while
the method chosen by the Virginia Conference to fiind
the president of the Foundation is not a technical viola-
tion of the 1988 Discipline, we question the use of con-
ference benevolences for this purpose. Great care needs
to be used by Annual Conferences Ln designating alloca-
tions and expenditures as conference benevolences. It
may well be that another soiu-ce of conference funding
would be more appropriate for the chief executive offi-
cer of a United Methodist Foundation.
Great care also needs to be used Ln the language of
foundation charters; e.g., the Virginia Foundation
might wish to review the language of its charter to
make certain it is broad enough to authorize the job de-
scription of the president.
Decision:
An Ann ual Conference may provide for the salary of
the president of the conference United Methodist Foun-
dation from conference benevolences so long as the
work of the president is not primarily administrative,
but includes other duties such as stewardship, promo-
tion, and development.
May 7, 1992
Tom Matheny, President
Wayne Coffin, Secretary
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161
Petitions Referred
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11644
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10597
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11379
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11380
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11434
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11436
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11437
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12217
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11279
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11661
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11661
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12436
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12436
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May 8, 1992
New or Corrected Petitions
1151 4 MN-12448-514-D; The Council of Bishops (new)
Specific Responsiblities of Bishops
Add a new 514.3
3. To teach the Holy Scriptiires; to teach and
uphold the Doctrinal Standards of The United
Methodist Church; and to lead the chiirch in its
teaching ministry.
4. Responsiveness to the radically changed and
changing world culture in which we are called to do
ministry in Christ's name.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the General
Conference authorize the Coxmcil of Bishops, in
cooperation with the General Council on Ministries, the
General Council on Finance and Administration, and the
Commission on Central Conference Affairs, to continue
to develop this proposal on the Global Nature of The
United Methodist Church and to report to the General
Conference, 1996.
(Petition Number: CJ 11007-3000R; Council ofBishops)
(corrects copy found on Page 667)
The Global Nature
of The United Methodist Church
WHEREAS there must be developed a truly global church
which has an integrity which affords dignity for all parts
of The United Methodist Church. Our church must be an
expression of the global nature of our church
membership. "A member of a local United Methodist
church is a member of the total United Methodist
connection." (par. 210); and
WHEREAS there must be equity (parity) between what
are now called Central Conferences and Jurisdictional
Conferences; and
WHEREAS we must provide for connectional unity with
the flexibility and freedom for meeting regional needs; and
WHEREAS we must redefine some General Conference
responsibilities as regional ones. Much of the current
General Conference agenda is focused exclusively on .
United States issues and needs. At least some of this
agenda could be handled in a North American Regional
Conference just as similar regional agenda could be
addressed in other Regional Conferences; and
WHEREAS we must be sensitive to how God seeks to
manifest the Gospel in each unique culture and nation.
We must also maintain a vital global connection in order
to prevent both narrow parochialism and detrimental
regionalism; and
WHEREAS our global vision for The United Methodist
Church includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Provision of a means by which the United Methodist
family can live and serve together in a common dignity
and respect as we together respond to the mission of
Jesus Christ.
2. A serious responsiveness to the unique needs and
expressions of faith in each of the regions of the world
and provision for freedom for creative response to unique
characteristics.
3. Connection of our global United Methodist
membership at essential points and through conunon
global mission.
IC-124S2-3000-R; Council ofBishops (New)
Act of Covenant Between the United
Methodist Churchand other churches.
Bishop Forest C. Stith, Chairperson
Affiliated Autonomous Committee, Council ofBishops
PREAMBLE
Covenants have been an integral part in the history of
God's relationships with the People of God. Indeed, as the
General Conference of 1968 stated ("On the Ecumenical
Road", A Statement on the Cause of Christian
Unity):".. .the profoundest imperative to Christian unity
springs from God's own design and providence for his
covenant People." In the Preamble to the Constitution of
The United Methodist Church we are alerted to the
dangers of all dividedness: 'The Church of Jesus Christ
exists in and for the World, and its very dividedness is a
hindrance to its mission in that World." In recent decades
we have received clearer understanding of the
relationship between Christian unity and our covenant
with God. At the same time we have new insight into the
nature of the Christian Church and a new sense of
common global mission. Geographical and political
boundaries do not limit the Body of Christ.
The United Methodist Church has a stake in the faithful
discipleship of other communions. Other communions
have a stake in the faithful discipleship of The United
Methodist Church. Thus, The United Methodist Church
now seeks a new form of acceptance of God's gift of unity.
We seek to engage in covenant with other Christian
churches wherever more visible Christian unity can
increase effective mission in the modern world. This
covenant is a symbol of the search for deeper
relationships with churches that are a part of the whole
Covenant People of God.
In this Act of Covenanting, the emphasis is on our roots
in the Apostolic Faith and in our contemporary
experience of God's love and will. It is aimed at
encouraging a new sense of global common cause, mutual
support, mutual spiritual growth, common study of
scripture and culture, creative interaction as ministers in
the mission of God's Church, cross-fertilization of ideas
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163
about ways to be in that mission, sharing the resources,
and exploring new forms of service directed at old and
emerging needs.
In this Covenant, the 2 and he United Methodist Church
acknowledge The centrality of the Sovereignty of Jesus
Christ, as basic to all relationships. Our links with the
Apostolic Faith through Scripture, Tradition, Experience,
and Reason lead us now solemnly to affirm to each other
that "all who are baptized into Christ are members of
Christ's ministry through the people of the one God,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit." (Commission on Christian
Unity Digest, 1974, p. 335; Official Record, XII, 1974)
WHEREAS the 1988 General Conference adopted an Act
of Covenant document to be offered to communion
churches around the world,
and WHEREAS the following churches have signed this
document, after consultation with the Council of Bishops
The Methodist Church in the Republic of China
The Methodist Church of Indonesia, Gereja Methodist
Indonesia
The Basel Christian Church of Malaysia
Iglesia Evangelica National Methodista Primtiva De
Guatemala
Puerto Rico Iglesia Metodista Unida
Methodist Church Nigeria
The Methodist Church-Kenya
The Methodist Church-Ghana
The General Conference of 1992 agrees to join with these
churches in the Act of Covenant as found in the Book of
Discipline (para. #650) and Book of Resolutions.
Bishop Forrest C. Stith
Chairperson
Affiliated Autonomous Committee CouncU of Bishops
COVENANT:
(a) We, therefore, recognize our respective baptisms as
different facets of the one baptism and mutually
recognize the members of the F3 and of the United
Methodist Church are members one of the other;
(b) We, therefore, recognize each other as authentic
expressions of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic
Church of Jesus Christ.
(c) We, therefore, recognize the ordained ministries of our
churches and pledge our mutual efforts at effecting forms
of reconciliation of those ministries, including the
exchange or transfer of ordained ministers between
properly constituted bodies where the approval and
consent of the appropriate authorities involved is given.
The assumption of pastoral care of members visiting or
residing in each other's countries is another instance of
this aspect of the Act of Covenanting.
(d) We are committed to a systematic participation in full
Eucharistic fellowship as a symbol of transcendence over
manifestations of human divisions.
(e) We expect that the various agencies of our two
churches will function in new ways of partnership in
mission and evangelism, in education and
implementation of the Gospel. Mutual sharing of
principles and methods can improve our functioning in
our separate contexts and especially in continuance or
new development of joint projects in mission between the
F4 and The United Methodist Church.
(f) We expect that an expanded and focused international
linkage of visitations and partnerships will take place.
The bishops or presidents of the churches will arrange for
mutually agreeable visitations and exchanges that will
provide contact with and some knowledge of the social,
political, economic, moral, and religious context in which
the people of the world struggle for existence, meaning,
and purpose. Mutual visitations may include occasional
presence at each other's appropriate assemblies. .
(g) Extended partnerships might be possible between, for
example, a covenanting church or its parts and a
particular congregation. Annual Conference or Episcopal
Area of The United Methodist Church. Such participation
in this covenant would be by special action subsequent to
adoption of the Covenant. Such an extended partnership,
perhaps in consultation with specific United Methodist
agencies as well, might be for a defined period to enable a
mutual flow of persons, interest, and commitment. The
partnership can be extended or ended by mutual
agreement. Such extended partnerships would make
palpable the global stake we have in each other in various
parts of the world. These focused partnerships would be
integrated with visitations by leaders, and the sharing by
agencies of time, ability, and funding resources.
(h) Our covenant assumes the continuing independence
and autonomy of the covenanting churches in their
structures, traditions, styles of implementation of
ministry, existing partnerships, agreements and
explorations, forms of worship, and program. But we look
forward to knowing each other in love, to losing our fear
of difference and our fear of differences for the same, of
more effective participation in the mission of God's
Church. We make bold to anticipate that out of our
experience we will be led by the Spirit to new forms of
covenant and to new relationships for the global
Christian community.
(i) A brief liturgical celebration of the Act of Covenant
shall be prepared by representatives of the two Churches
and shall be celebrated at the chief legislative bodies of
both covenanting Churches.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the
undersigned do hereby covenant and agree to the ACT
OF COVENANT as heretofore set forth, and hereunto set
their hands and seals for and on behalf of their respective
Churches the day and year of our Lord set after their
The United Methodist Church
By:
(Names Printed) Date:
Secretary, General Conference
(Name Printed)
Date
164
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Central Conferences
Committee Items
Calendar Items
Voted by GC
Unassigned
Conferences
Church and Society
Committee Items
107'
Calendar Items
15
Voted by GC
Unassigned
114 Committee Items
Unassigned
126
'oted by GC
Calendar Items
Discipleship Financial Administration
Committee Items Committee Items ,_^
^^^^^^^^ Calendar Items
VO Voted by 60
Calendar Items
Faith and Mission
Committee Items
Voted by GC 133
Unassigned
Voted by GC
\l Calendar Items
Unassigned .c7
General/Judicial Administration
Global Ministries
Committee Items
^^^^^^^k /20 Calendar lt€
( ^^V'°
I J Voted by GC
Unassigned X^^ y^
23?~ ^ C
Higher Education and Chaplaincy
Unassigned
^ ^"^^^
Items ^^ \ ;0 Voted by GC
^^^^^^^^^^^1 Calendar
Committee Items ^^^^^^^
Calendar Items
25
Unassigned
^— <- 25
GC ^^k \ ,t Unassigned
^^^B^^^p Voted by GC
Committee Items^^^^^^^^^
Independent Commissions
Unassigned >- ~-^ Calendar Items
L /r
^^^I^H^^O Voted by GC
Committee Items^^^^
Local Church
Committee Items 1121
Ordained and DIaconal Ministry
Unassigned
Calendar Items
yo Voted by GC
Committee Items
^ :206
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These charts picture the work done by each legislative committee. No petitions have been voted on by the Gen-
eral Conference plenary. "Calendar Items" indicates the number of petitions voted on and released by the commit-
tee. "Committee Items" records the nimaber of petitions being worked on somewhere in the committee.
"Unassigned" shows the number of petitions that the committee has not yet addressed.
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Calendar Items
Consent Calendar No. 1
Rule 27.3-4
Advance DCA, page 98
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9. 10, 11, 14, 15,
16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 37, 41, 42,
43, 44, 46, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52,
53, 55, 56, 57, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65,
67, 68, 69, 70, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77,
78, 79, 80, 86, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93,
94, 95, 96.
Calendar items printed with an •
after the calendar number will auto-
matically be placed on the Consent
Calendar. If any five delegates wish
to remove an item from the Consent
Calendar for plenary consideration,
the delegates shall complete the ap-
proved form in Room 102 by 3 p.m.
on the day the calendar item first
appears in the DCA. Calendar items
which contain a minority report will
be indicated by the initials "MR" in
parentheses.
1 CCOOl
Subject: The accredited
representative of the Council of
Bishops.
Petition: CC-10996-0527-D
Page in Advance DCA: 925
Membership: 39; Present: 30;
For 30; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/4
Conunittee recommends concur-
rence
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
£i CC002
Subject: Central Conference
Episcopal Appointment.
Petition: CC-10096-0638-D
Page in Advance DCA: 925
Membership: 39; Present: 23;
For 21; Against: 1; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/4
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurreiice ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
O CC003
Subject: Central Conference
Commission on the Status and
Role of Women.
Petition: CC-10540-2301-D
Page in Advance DCA 925
Membership: 39; Present: 24;
For 19; Against: 2; Not Voting: 3;
Date: 5/4
Conunittee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( K^ncurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
*± CC004
Subject: Organize the Present
Four Grerman Annual
Conferences into one Central
Conference.
Petition: CC-10342-3000-R
Page in Advance DCA: 926
Membership: 39; Present: 24;
For 24; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/4
Committee recommends concur-
rence as amended as foUows:
Amend Par.4, line 4: replace iet
with led
Amend Par.5, line 2: replace 1993
with 1991
Amend Par. 7, line 5: replace Ckir
man with Germany
( )ConctuTence ( )NonconcuiTence Date /
D CC006
Subject: Creation of a
Shaba-Tanzania Annual
Conference.
Petition: CC-11057-30O0-R
Page in Advance DCA: 927
Membership: 39; Present: 24;
For 24; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/4
Committee recommends nonconmr-
rence.
Judicial Coimcil ruling in 1984
determined that Central Conferences
can determine the number of their An-
nual Conferences.
( )Coiicurrence { )NoDconcurrence Date /
6 CC007
Subject: Episcopal
Administration in Central
Conferences.
Petition: CC-10995-0030-C
Page in Advance DCA: 924
Membership: 39; Present: 30;
For 30; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/4
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Coiicurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
7*
CC008
Subject: Changing "Ministerial'
to "Clergy".
Petition: CC-11179-0027-C
Page in Advance DCA 1019
Membership: 39; Present: 29;
For 25; Against: 4; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/4
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurreiice Date /
8*
CO012
Subject: Changing the 'wording
"Ministerial" to "Clergy".
Petition: CO-11180-0012-C
Page in Advance DCA: 1083
Membership: 79; Present: 71;
For: 67; Against: 3; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
9 CO013
Subject: General Conference
Membership.
Petitions: CO-11504-0012-C, CO-
12083-00 12-C.
Pages in Advance DCA: 1083, 1019 .
Membership: 79; Present: 73;
For: 67; Against: 0; Not Voting: 6;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
10*
CO014
Subject: Annual Conference.
Petition: CO-11424-0010-C
Page in Advance DCA 1083
Membership: 79; Present: 73;
For 63; Against: 0; Not Voting: 10;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )ConcuiTence ( )Nonconcurrehce Date /
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11* CO016
Subject: Update language of the
Constitution.
Petition: CO-11181-0014-C
Page in Advance DCA: 1083
Membership: 79; Present: 72;
For: 69; Against: 1; Not Voting: 2;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )ConcuiTence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
12
CO018
Subject: Clergy Delegates to
General Conference.
Petition: CO-11281-0038-C
Page in Advance DCA: 1086
Membership: 79; Present: 71;
For: 43; Against: 22; Not Voting: 6;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )NonconcuiTence Date /
13
CO019
Subject: Lay delegates to
General, Jurisdictional or
Central Conferences.
Petitions: CO-10015-0038-C, CO-
10177-0038-C, CO-10961-0038-C, CO-
11061-0038-C, CO-11187-0038-C.
Pages in Advance DCA: 1086, 205,
205, 1086, 1086.
Membership: 79; Present: 71;
For: 38; Against: 23; Not Voting: 10;
Date: 5/7
Committee reconunends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrenee Date /
14*
CO036
Subject: Update the language of
the Constitution.
Petition: CO-11186-0037-C
Page in Advance DCA: 1086
Membership: 79; Present: 72;
For 69; Against: 1; Not Voting: 2;
Date: 5/7
Conunittee recommends concur-
rence as amended as follows:
"Add to par. 37, Article m the fol-
lowing sentence. These reserve clergy
and lay delegates to the Jurisdiction or
Central Conferences may act as
reserve delegates to the General Conf."
( )Concurrcnce ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
15 CO037
Subject: Provision for Annual
Conference reporting of
delegates.
Petitions: CO-11060-0037-C, CO-
11670-0037-C.
Pages in Advance DCA: 1085, 1086.
Membership: 79; Present: 72;
Fon 68; Against: 1; Not Voting: 3;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonooncurrenoe Date /
16 CO041
Subject: Annual Conference.
Petition: CO-11669-0010-C
Page in Advance DCA: 1083
Membership: 79; Present: 73;
For: 67; Against: 0; Not Voting: 6; '
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrenoe Date /
17*
FA044
Subject: Basic Salary Plan.
Petition: FA-10339-3000-R
Page in Advance DCA: 489
Membership: 93; Present: 86;
For: 79; Against: 5; Not Voting: 2;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( X^ncurrence ( )Noncoiicuneiice Date /
18
FA061
Subject: World Service
Apportionments.
Petition: FA-10055-0710-D
Page m Advance DCA: 1 146
Membership: 93; Present: 90;
For: 66; Against: 22; Not Voting: 2;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
19 FA053
Subject: Budget of the
Conference Council on Finance
and Administration.
Petition: FA- 1 1823-07 10-D
Page in Advance DCA: 1 146
Membership: 93; Present: 90;
For: 82; Against: 7; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrencc Date /
20^
FA068
Subject: Ministerial Support.
Petitions: FA-10610-3000-R, FA-
11077-3000-R, FA-12032-3000-R.
Pages in Advance DCA: 488, 1164,
1165.
Membership: 93; Present: 86;
For: 79; Against: 5; Not Voting: 2;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
21* GJOOl
Subject: Report on
Implementation of 1989-92
Special Programs.
Petition: GJ-10881-3000-A
Page in Advance DCA: 592
Membership: 80; Present: 75;
For 75; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
22'
GJ002
Subject: Defining a Special
Program.
Petition: GJ-10829-0803-D
Page in Advance DCA: 652
Membership: 80; Present: 78;
For: 76; Against: 0; Not Voting: 2;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
23 GJ0C3
Subject: Report on the Process
for Development for a
Quadrennial Theme and Special
Program.
Petition: GJ-10880-3000-A
Page in Advance DCA: 591
Membership: 80; Present: 79;
For: 75; Against: 1; Not Voting: 3;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
168
May 8, 1992
24*
GJ004
Subject: Report on the
Information of the 1989-92
Quadrennial Theme.
Petition: GJ-10875-3000-A
Page in Advance DCA: 584
Membership: 80; Present: 79;
For 77; Against: 0; Not Voting: 2;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )ConciuTence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
25
*
GJ005
Subject: Report on the Advance
for Christ and His Church.
Petition: GJ-10877-3000-A
Page in Advance DCA: 587
Membership: 80; Present: 79;
For: 78; Against: 0; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
26*
GJ006
Subject: Policies Regarding
Special Study Committees, Task
Groups, Commissions, Etc., by
General Conference.
Petition: GJ-10869-3000-A
Page in Advance DCA: 569
Membership: 80; Present: 79;
For: 77; Against: 0; Not Voting: 2;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence as amended as follows:
Amended to: Add budget to all
proposals for studies.
( )Caneurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
27*
GJ007
Subject: Church Founding Date.
Petition: GJ-10836-0824-D
Page in Advance DCA: 658
Membership: 80; Present: 78;
For: 77; Against: 0; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Noiiconcurrence Date /
28* GJ008
Subject: Church Funding Dates.
Petition: GJ-10209-0824-D
Page in Advance DCA: 658
Membership: 80; Present: 78;
For: 77; Against: 0; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence as amended as follows:
"..., while remaining sensitive to the
recording of the entirety of the
church's history, including all informa-
tion regarding the younger unit".
( )Coiicurrence ( )NonconcuTTence Date /
29
*
GJ009
Subject: Report on Strengthening
Small Membership Churches.
Petition: GJ-10891-3000-A
Page in Advance DCA: 612
Membership: 80; Present: 79;
Fon 78; Against: 0; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )ConcuiTeiice ( )NonconcurrenGe Date /
30*
GJOIO
Subject: Report on Referral
Regarding Council of Bishop's
Initiative.
Petition: GJ-10883-3000-A
Page in Advance DCA: 596
Membership: 80; Present: 79;
For: 78; Against: 0; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
31
*
GJOll
Subject: Golden Cross Sunday.
Petition: GJ-10208-0276-D
Page in Advance DCA: 652
Membership: 80; Present: 79;
For: 77; Against: 0; Not Voting: 2;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )ConcuiTence ( )Noncoiicurrence Date /
32
*
GJ012
Subject: Laity Sunday.
Petition: GJ-12068-0275-D
Page in Advance DCA: 1 180
Membership: 80; Present: 79;
For: 78; Against: 0; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
33 GJ013
Subject: Report on Developing
Congregations for Deaf
Ministries.
Petition: GJ-10863-3000-A$
Page in Advance DCA: 556
Membership: 80; Present: 77;
For 74; Agidnst: 1; Not Voting: 2;
Date: 5/7
Committee reconunends concur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )NonconctuTence Date /
34*
GJ014
Subject: Discontinuance from
Probationary Membership.
Petition: GJ-10659-0418-D
Page in Advance DCA: 619
Membership: 80; Present: 77;
For: 74; Against: 1; Not Voting: 2;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )ConciuTence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
35* GJ015
Subject: Eligibility and Rights of
Probationary Membership.
Petition: GJ-10658-0413-D
Page in Advance DCA: 619
Membership: 80; Present: 77;
For: 75; Against: 0; Not Voting: 2;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )ConcuiTence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
36
GJ016
Subject: The Meaning of
Membership.
Petition: GJ-10657-0215-D
Page in Advance DCA: 619
Membership: 80; Present: 76;
For: 69; Against: 6; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence as amended as follows:
Delete words "In Matthew 18:15-17"
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
37*
GJ017
Subject: Quadrennial Emphasis
on Ministries with Persons with
Disabilities.
Petition: GJ-10973-3000-R
Page in Advance DCA: 670
Membership: 80; Present: 77;
Fon 75; Against: 0; Not Voting: 2;
i"
Daily Edition VoL 4 No. 4
160
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )ConcuiTenee ( )NonconcuiTenee Date /
42'
38
GJ018
Subject: Special Sundays without
Church-wide Offerings. Access
Sunday.
Petition: GJ-10120-0275-D
Page in Advance DCA: 651
Membership: 80; Present: 77;
For. 70; Against: 6; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
39
GJ019
Subject: Special Sundays • Access
Sunday.
Petition: GJ-12102-0275-D
Page in Advance DCA: 1180
Membership: 80; Present: 77;
For 69; Against: 7; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee reconunends nonconcur-
renca
( )Concurrence { )Nonconcurrencc Date /
40
GJ020
Subject: The Observance of
Heritage Sunday.
Petition: GJ-11138-0275-D
Page in Advance DCA: 1 179
Membership: 80; Present: 77;
For 66; Against: 9; Not Voting: 2;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrenee Date /
41* HEOOl
Subject: Responsibilities of the
Division of Chaplains and
Related Ministries.
Petition: HE-10387-1511-D
Page in Advance DCA: 92 1
Membership: 78; Present: 74;
For 73; Against: 0; Not Voting. 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Coneurrence ( )NonconeurTenee Date /
HE002
Subject: Policy forbidding the
bearing of arms.
Petition: HE-11093-3000-R
Page in Advance DCA: 1234
Membership: 78; Present: 74;
For 73; Against: 0; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
43'
HE003
Subject: Responsibilities of an
Annual Conference Board of
Higher Education and Campus
Ministry.
Petition: HE- 10386-0732-D
Page in Advance DCA: 745
Membership: 78; Present: 71;
For: 70; Against: 0; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Cancurrence ( )Noncoiicurrenoe Date /
44*
HE016
Subject: Task Force to study
merging prayer and medicine at
United Methodist hospitals.
Petition: HE-11094-3000-M$
Page in Advance DCA: 1229
Membership: 78; Present: 74;
For 74; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
( )Coneurrence ( )Nonconcurrenee Date /
45''' HE017
Subject: College of Medicine
within the Africa University.
Petition: HE-10976-3000-R
Page in Advance DCA: 752
Membership: 78; Present: 73;
For: 73; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
46"^
HE019
Subject: Schools of Theology.
Petition: HE-10397-1530-D
Page in Advance DCA: 750
Membership: 78; Present: 65;
For 65; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Concurrenoe ( )Noiieoiicurr«nc« Date /
47'*
HE021
Subject: Africa University.
Petition: HE-11918-3000-R
Page in Advance DCA: 1236
Membership: 78; Present: 73;
For 73; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date; 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )ConeutTence ( )Noneoncurreiice Date /
48'*
HE022
Subject: Feminist Theology.
Petition: HE-11858.3000-R
Page in Advance DCA: 1235
Membership: 78; Present: 72;
For 68; Against: 1; Not Voting: 3;
Date: 5/7
Conmiittee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
49
*
HE023
Subject: Cease giving Bachelor's
Degrees.
Petition: HE-11573-3000-R
Page in Advance DCA: 1235
Membership: 78; Present: 72;
For 70; Against: 2; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Conciurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
50'*
HE024
Subject: Study guidelines on the
use of D.D. degrees for clergy.
Petition: HE-11095-3000-M$
Page in Advance DCA: 1234
Membership: 78; Present: 72;
For 72; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
51'* H£025
Subject: Change the name of
Wesley Foundation.
Petition: HE-11572-3000-R
Page in Advance DCA: 1235
Membership: 78; Present: 71;
For 71; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
170
May 8, 1992
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
56'
52'
HE026
Subject: The National Methodist
Foundation for Christian Higher
Education.
Petition: HE- 10396- 1522-D
Page in Advance DCA: 750
Membership: 78; Present: 71;
For: 71; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( X^nciurence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
53'
HE028
Subject: Consultative
Relationship with UM Schools of
Theology.
Petition: HE- 102 15- 152 1-D
Page in Advance DCA: 749
Membership: 78; Present: 64;
For: 58; Against: 5; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
54
HE029
Subject: Purpose and objectives
of the Board of Higher Education
and Ministry.
Petition: HE-11272-1518-D
Page in Advance DCA: 1232
Membership: 78; Present: 64;
Fon 58; Against: 6; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
55^
HE030
Subject: Membership and
Organizations.
Petition: HE-10394-1517-D
Page in Advance DCA: 749
Membership: 78; Present: 63;
For: 63; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurreiice Date /
HE033
Subject: Membership of the
University Senate.
Petitions: HE-10129-1517-D, HE-
11618-1517-D, HE-12278-1517-D, HE-
12279-1517-D.
Pages in Advance DCA: 1230, 1230,
1231, 1231.
Membership: 78; Present: 65;
For: 65; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Noiiconcurrence Date /
57'^
HE034
Subject: Board of Higher
Education and Campus Ministry.
Amend para. 732.1.
Petition: HE- 10009-0732-D
Page in Advance DCA: 745
Membership: 78; Present: 71;
For: 64; Against: 4; Not Voting: 3;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )NonconcuiTence Date /
58 HE038
Subject: Campus Ministry
Special Program 1993-96.
Petition: HE-11770-3000-R$
Page in Advance DCA: 1234
Membership: 78; Present: 71;
For 70; Against: 0; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee reconunends concur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurreiice Date /
59 HE039
Subject: Conference Board of
Higher Education and Campus
Ministry.
Petitions: HE-1 1217-0732-D, HE-
11218-0732-D.
Pages in Advance DCA: 1229, 1229.
Membership: 78; Present: 71;
For: 55; Against: 15; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
60
*
HE040
Subject: Selection placement of
pastors to the Wesley Foundation.
Petition: HE-11570-0000-D
Page in Advance DCA: 1229
Membership: 78; Present: 71;
Fon 69; Against; 0; Not Voting: 2;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )ConcuiTence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
c
61'
HE041
Subject: Higher Education
apportionments.
Petition: HE-11279-1516-D
Page in Advance DCA: 13 16
Membership: 78; Present: 71;
For: 68; Against: 0; Not Voting: 3;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
62'
ICOOl
Subject: Responsibilities of the
General Commission on
Communications.
Petition: IC-10634-1906-D
Page in Advance DCA: 814
Membership: 68; Present: 54;
For: 53; Against: 0; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/6
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
63 IC002
Subject: Communications Access
for Persons Who Have Hearing
and Sight Impairments.
Petition: IC-10637-3000-R
Page in Advance DCA: 823
Membership: 68; Present: 52;
Fon 52; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/6
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
64* IC003
Subject: Vision Interfaith
Satellite Network.
Petition: IC-10636-3000-R
Page in Advance DCA: 827
Membership: 68; Present: 53;
For: 53; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/6
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
Daily Edition Vol. 4 No. 4
171
65'
IC004
Subject: Respoiuibilities of a
Conference Commisfiion on the
Statiu and Role of Women.
Petition: IC- 10555-074 1-D
Page in Advance DCA: 810
Membership: 68; Present: 64;
Fon 64; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/6
Committee recommends concur-
renca
( )Concurrence ( )Noneoncurrence Date /
66
IC005
Subject: Conference Commission
on the Status and Role of Women.
Petition: IC- 11224-074 1-D
Page in Advance DCA: 1238
Membership: 68; Present: 65;
Fon 55; Against: 9; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/6
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
67*
IC006
Subject: Eliminate COSROW.
Petition: IC- 1162 1-074 1-D
Page in Advance DCA: 1238
Membership: 68; Present: 65;
For: 60; Against: 4; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/6
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )ConcuiTence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
68*
IC007
Subject: New Historic Shrines
and Landmarks.
Petition: IC-10633-3000-R
Page in Advance DCA: 824
Membership: 68; Present: 62;
For: 62; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/7
Conunittee recommends concur-
rence as amended as follows:
WilliBmottnWillamette
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
69'
IC008
Subject: Historic Shrines,
Historic Landmarks, and Historic
Sites.
Petition: IC-10631-1812-D
Page in Advance DCA: 814
Membership: 68; Present: 67;
For: 67; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/6
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrenc8 Date /
70*
IC009
Subject: The Historical Society.
Petition: IC-10630-1810-D
Page in Advance DCA: 8 12
Membership: 68; Present: 67;
For: 67; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/6
Conmiittee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
71
icon
Subject: Responsibilities of the
Commission on Communication.
Petition: IC- 12009- 1906-D
Page in Advance DCA: 1238
Membership: 68; Present: 68;
Fon 38; Against: 27; Not Voting: 3;
Date: 5/6
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurreiice ( )Nonconcurrenee Date /
72'
IC012
Subject: Responsibilities of the
Commission on Archives and
History.
Petition: IC-10627-0738-D
Page in Advance DCA: 809
Membership: 68; Present: 67;
For: 67; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/6
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurreiice Date /
73 IC013
Subject: 'Catch the Spirit'
Funding.
Petition: IC-11867-3000-R$
Page in Advance DCA: 1249
Membership: 68; Present: 68;
Fon 68; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/6
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
74
*
IC014
Subject: Purpose of the
Commission on Archives and
History.
Petition: IC- 10628- 1803-D
Page in Advance DCA: 811
Membership: 68; Present: 67;
Fon 67; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/6
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
75* IC015
Subject: Television and radio
advertisement campaign.
Petition: IC-10977-3000-R
Page in Advance DCA: 826
Membership: 68; Present: 68;
Fon 68; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/6
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
76*
IC016
Subject: Responsibilities of the
General Commission on Religion
and Race.
Petition: IC- 10557-2 108-D
Page in Advance DCA: 815
Membership: 68; Present: 68;
Fon 66; Against: 1; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/6
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurreiicc Date /
77*
IC022
Subject: Continuing Membership
in the National Council of
Churches.
Petition: IC-10649-3000-R
Page in Advance DCA: 824
Membership: 68; Present: 62;
Fon 60; Against: 1; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Data /
y
78*
IC023
Subject: Continuing Membership
in the World Council of Churches.
Petition: IC-10648-3000-R
Page in Advance DCA: 824
Membership: 68; Present: 62;
Fon 60; Against: 1; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrenoe Date /
172
May 8, 1992
79
*
IC024
Subject: Conference Commission
on Christian Unity and
InterreligiouB Concerns.
Petition: IC-11222-0739-D
Page in Advance DCA: 1237
Membership: 68; Present: 63;
For: 59; Agjdnst: 4; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
80*
IC026
Subject: The National Council of
the Church of Christ in the USA
and the World Council of
Churches.
Petition: IC- 11308-2402-D
Page in Advance DCA: 1243
Membership: 68; Present: 63;
For 61; Against: 1; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )ConcurTence ( )Nonconcurreiice Date /
81
IC043
Subject: Elimination of the
Commission on Status and Role
of Women.
Petition: IC-12306-3000-R
Page in Advance DCA: 1248
Membership: 68; Present: 64;
For 57; Against: 6; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( X^ncurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
82
IC044
Subject: Delete the Organization
and Responsibility of the
Commission on the Status and
Role of Women.
Petition: IC-10064-2201-D
Page in Advance DCA: 124 1
Membership: 68; Present: 64;
Fon 57; Against: 6; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )NonconcuiTence Date /
83 IC045
Subject: Eliminate General
Commission on Status and Role
of Women.
Petition: IC-11625-2201-D
Page in Advance DCA: 124 1
Membership: 68; Present: 64;
Fon 57; Against: 6; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Coneurrence ( )Noncoiicurrence Date /
88*
84
IC046
Subject: Transfer Duties to CS.
Petition: IC-1 1626-220 1-D
Page in Advance DCA: 1242
Membership: 68; Present: 64;
For 57; Against: 6; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrcnce ( )NonconcuiTencc Date /
85
IC047
Subject: Dissolve COSROW by
1996.
Petition: IC-11866-3000-R
Page in Advance DCA: 1248
Membership: 68; Present: 64;
Fon 57; Agtiinst: 6; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )CoiicurTence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
86*
LCOOl
Subject: The Ministry of All
Christians.
Petition: LC- 10840-0 102-D
Page in Advance DCA; 828
Membership: 89; Present: 81;
For. 81; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/6
Committee recommends concur-
rence.
( )ConcuTTence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
87
LC003
Subject: Expression of love of
God and neighbor in our
churches.
Petition: LC-11100-0107-D
Page in Advance DCA: 1250
Membership: 89; Present: 82;
For: 74; Against: 8; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/6
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
LC008
Subject: Membership of the
Council on Ministries.
Petition: LC-11174-0258-D
Page in Advance DCA: 1266
Membership: 89; Present: 82;
For 81; Against: 0; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/6
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
c
'11
89
*
LC019
Subject: The Chairperson of
Worship.
Petition: LC- 11878-026 1-D
Page in Advance DCA: 1267
Membership: 89; Present: 82;
For 80; Against: 2; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/6
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Conciirrence ( )Noiiconcurrence Date /
90*
LC037
Subject: The Administrative
Council or Administrative Board.
Petition: LC-11274-0244-D
Page in Advance DCA: 1259
Membership: 89; Present: 82;
For: 77; Against: 3; Not Votmg: 2;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconeurrence Date /
91* LC040
Subject: The Coordination of
Communications.
Petition: LC-12016-0262-D
Page in Advance DCA: 1267
Membership: 89; Present: 81;
Fon 81; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence as amended as follows:
delete: To provide other rocouroofi ,
the Coordinator of C o m m unicatiop B
m a y d t n't il np n Cn rnm u n iir n tinnn T ank
Forco of talontod and intoro e tod por -
s on s approved by the Churoh
Chargo/Council/Board to portray in
Vidoo tho horitago of tbo congroga
tion , it' s worship and education an d
fellowohip activitieO ) it' s witnoea to
childron and youth and adult s and
familie s, and it' s miB s ion s to local and
n a tional and world projoct Si
( )Concurrence ( )Nonconcurrence Date /
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92* LC041
Subject: Coordinator of
Communications.
Petition: LC- 12 113-0262-D
Page in Advance DCA: 1267
Membership: 89; Present: 80;
For 80; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence as amended as foUows:
Amend petition 12113: Delete
period following the word "inter-
preters".
( )ConcuiTence ( )Noncancun«iice Date /
93* LC042
Subject: Organization and
Administration of the Local
Church.
Petition: LC-10800-0244-D
Page in Advance DCA: 834
Membership: 89; Present: 80;
For 79; Against: 0; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends concur-
rence as amended as follows:
Amend by deletion the part of the
petition reading: Amend para.244:
! ■ Loc a l ohMTch may ost a bliwh an A d
mini g trativo Council , — Nurturo — Out-
Meeh — Witnooo Miniotrio e modol
whi a h a b a ll b« , „"
( X^ncumncc ( )NonGoncurrence Date /
94*
LC043
Subject: The Administrative
Council - Basic Administrative
Structure.
Petition: LC-11727-0244-D
Page in Advance DCA: 1259
Membership: 89; Present: 79;
Fon 77; Against: 0; Not Voting: 2;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )Concurreiice ( )Noiicoiicurrenee Date /
95'
LC044
Subject: Organization of the local
church.
Petition: LC-11226-0244-D
Page in Advance DCA: 1259
Membership: 89; Present: 79;
For 79; Against: 0; Not Voting: 0;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
renca
( )ConcuiTence ( )Nonconcurrenoe Date /
96*
LC045
Subject: Local Churches
Administrative Councils.
Petition: LC-10226-0244-D
Page in Advance DCA: 834
Membership: 89; Present: 80;
For. 77; Against: 2; Not Voting: 1;
Date: 5/7
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( JConcurrence ( )Nonconcurrenoe Date /
97
LC046
Subject: The Work Area
Chairperson.
Petition: LC-12015-0260-D
Page in Advance DCA: 1266
Membership: 89; Present: 82;
For: 49; Against: 27; Not Voting: 6;
Date: 5/6
Committee recommends nonconcur-
rence.
( )ConcuiTence ( )NonconcuiTence Date /
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Proceedings of the 1992 General Conference
of The United Methodist Church
(
Committee On
Journal Report
The Committee on Journal hereby
certifies as accurate, with the following
corrections, the proceedings as printed
in the Daily Christian Advocate for
Wednesday, May 6, 1992.
Daily Edition, p. 120, col. 1, picture
caption-Substitute "Bellenfant" for
"Bennenfant".
Daily Edition, p. 136, col. 2, thu-d full
par.--Delete "STEVENS" (second con-
secutive reference to Stevens).
Daily Edition, p. 137, col. 3, 11 lines
from bottom (prior to Brandon Cho
speech)— Insert the following:
RHODES-WICKETT: While you're
up, just stay up and turn to number 428
in your hymnal, number 428, and we are
going to sing verse 1 only for the healing
of the nations. Verse 1, 428.
(hymn)
CAROL COLLEY (Oregon-Idaho):
Brothers and sisters in Christ, although
you might not have seen very many Na-
tive Americans on your television
during the aftermath of the trial, our
hearts were there, too. Probably we
were there, too in many of the cities.
More than half of us do live in cities, you
know, not just reservations, and this
issue affects us deeply. We do under-
stand police brutality, we do understand
economic injustice, and we certainly un-
derstand disregard for human rights.
We are over-represented in the prisons,
and as our international brothers and
sisters know, and we should know as
well, we also form part of the population
of political prisoners within the United
States. We do feel rage at the racial and
economic injustice, not just in the cities
but in all of the land. Native Americans
may approach this, however, from a
slightly different aspect than the other
immigrant populations. For us, the issue
is part of five hundred years of injustice,
and we're wondering when justice will
come. For us, the issues may be the
issues in all of your local communities,
actually, even maybe where all of you
live. For us, we're wondering when
people will understand upon whose land
your church and your home sits; to be
thankful for the people that made it
possible for you to live where you live.
We're wondering when we will not be
seen as objects of mission and concern,
but when the rest of our brothers and
sisters will treat us with equality and
respect and wish to do things in consult-
ation with us. We're wondering when all
of you will fully understand the neces-
sity for the American Indian Religious
Freedom Act, that you will know what
that is; it's part of some of the legislation
that's coming before you this time, and
you will know that this is an issue that
you should join us in supporting. We're
wondering when all of us will under-
stand more of each other, that you will
understand more about the hundreds of
tribal nations that live in the United
States, and that those of us who are not
from the United States will understand
more about the indigenous peoples
across the world whose land rights,
human rights, religious rights are often
the same. For five hundred years it has
been like this for us, this is just another
trial. When will justice come? What kind
of world are we as Christians working
on together? Justice has not come, ob-
viously, for you and me, but what about
our children? What about our
grandchildren? What about our great-
grandchildren? What about our great-
great-grandchildren?
Daily Edition, p. 138, col. 2, first full
par.-"SHARON RHODES-WICKETT"
for "BEVERLY J. SHAMANA".
Daily Edition, p. 139, col. 1, immedi-
ately prior to the word "recess"-Insert
the following:
BISHOP LEWIS: Thank you, Marvin.
Let's try to hold the mood in force of this
time. But let's take a 10 minute recess.
Daily Edition, p. 139, col. 1, immedi-
ately following the word "recess"-In-
sert the following:
(hymn)
Daily Edition, p. 139, col. 1, second
full par. -Substitute "ARTURO
FERNANDEZ" for "UNIDENTIFIED
SPEAKER".
Daily Edition, p. 139, col. 2, line 25-
Substitute "Marisa" for "Maria".
Daily Edition, p. 140, col. 2, immedi-
ately preceeding the word "son^"-In-
sert the following new par.:
Will you now sing together with me
vs. no. 3 of 428?
Daily Edition, p. 140, col. 2, fifth line
from bottom-Substitute "settlements"
for "residence".
Daily Edition, p. 140, col. 2, last line-
-Substitute "identify" for "end it by".
Daily Edition, p. 140, col. 3, line 9-
Substitute "the gospel" for
"negotiation". Delete "unintelligible".
Daily Edition, p. 140, col. 3, line 13-
Substitute "the gospel" for
"negotiation".
Daily Edition, p. 140, col. 3, first full
par. -Delete "TRAJKOVSKI".
Daily Edition, pp. 142-144 are out of
sequence. See immediately below:
and this time I went into Koreatown
so I could see what was going on and I
was just ahead of the march in
Koreatown but I was there because one
of my churches, Wilshire Church-
multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-ra-
cial, Black, Hispanic, Filipino, Korean,
with a pastor for each ministry: an
English person clergy for the senior pas-
tor, English person American, English
American person, a senior pastor; a
Black woman associate pastor for the
English ministry; and then a Korean
pastor and a Filipino pastor and a
Hispanic pastor. They had organized
themselves to go into Koreatown and
join with the clean-up movement and so
they engaged in clean up in Koreatown
and for the first time, my English-
American senior pastor said that he and
his spouse, who is also clergy in our
district, said, we felt like we were in the
minority, like my wife and I when we
were in Ireland, we were marching in a
peace march and we said we would slip
into the crowd inconspicuously. An up-
date on the food situation, I talked with,
we did create a strategy group and that
group is implementing our plan right
now that why I can feel safe in leaving
and coming to the General Conference
and so I talked with the coordinator and
he said the food at Holman is exhausted.
We don't have any more, we need more
food. He said that Faith Church was the
recipient of all the contributions of food
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175
from the office of Senator Diane Wat-
son. He said that Vermont Square had
received a truck load of food from
Ralph's Supermarket and that all of it
had been given away, and he said that
Hamilton is getting up to speed and the
Korean Central Church is seeking to
counsel persons about getting loans for
small businesses in order to restore the
businesses in Koreatown.
. My friends, what we had on the shel-
ves is exhausted and we need more
resources, and therefore we call upon
this General Conference to make some
kind of response. I am sure that
everyone of you here wants to write a
check for $ 10, for $ 15, for $25, but I need
more $100 gifts. I need $1,000 gifts to go
to Los Angeles to meet human need.
And then my friends, as this General
Conference is seeking to respond to this
whole matter, let me say to you, you as
a church, we as a church, very often act
like we have finished dealing with the
urban ministries agenda. I say to you we
have not yet finished with the urban
ministries agenda. We must devote con-
nectional resources to address the mass
human needs in the urban scene. In our
annual conference we are getting ready
to mount a major fund drive. We're
hoping to raise $25 million. We're devot-
ing 30% of that to the School of Theol-
ogy at Claremont. The rest is to go for
congregational development strategy
across the whole conference. Much of
that is to go into bricks and mortar and
land, but the L.A. district said no, that
is not where the concerns are. We must
develop a congregational development
strategy in the city of Los Angeles that
will address 5 major program areas: im-
migration and refugee concerns to meet
the needs of the new neighbors that we
have in the city; homelessness and affor-
dable housing; families at risk in south
central L.A., in east L.A. and all over the
city; churches covenanting together to
address the whole question of drugs and
substance abuse; and multiple mini-
stries for regional churches through
reconfigurations in the south central
Los Angeles area My friends, we have
not yet completed the urban agenda. I
call you, let us get back to the urban
agenda
RHODES-WICKETT: I invite you
now to join with us on verse 4 of our
hymn, and I suspect we might like to
stand as we sing this 4th verse.
(hymn)
BEVERLY SHAMANA: My name is
Beverly Shamana, and I am the As-
sociate Council Director in the Califor-
nia-Pacific Annual Conference. Bishop,
members of the General Conference, we
have heard many diverse and passionate
and moving testimonies to what has
happened this past week and it calls to
mind a phrase that h&s been echoing in
my head and in my heart from
yesterday's most powerful worship, the
phrase being "to fill the needs of others
as acutely as your own," and from your
response to these various witnesses, you
have done that. You have felt the needs
of others as acutely as your own. This
gathering of General Conference offers
us a unique opportunity, one which we
may not find ourselves in for a long time,
and that is an opportunity to talk with
other people from other conferences,
from other parts of the world, from
other parts of the country, from other
cultures, from other races, about what is
on our heart, what has been motivated,
what has been inspired, what these wit-
nesses have engendered in us. By this
day of General Conference we know the
persons in front of us very well by the
shape of their neck. I would like to offer
us an opportunity to get to know the
shape of their soul. And so I want to ask
you to do 3 things. Number 1 is to form ,
a small group of 4, 5, 6, 7 people,
whereby you can share what this has
meant to you. That is to say, how have
you experienced the human condition of
violence, of despair, of looting in your
own setting, in your own church, in your
own community, in your own family, in
your jobs, in your cherished relation-
ships. What shape has that taken in your
setting? This is the common thread that
we all share. The second thing I'd like
you to do is to build a bridge for each
other and with each other from your
discussion to the various resolutions
that you are aware of that we can impact
by what has happened and what will
impact us in the days ahead. And then
the third thing after about 10 minutes
that we are going to ask you to do is to
share, at an open microphone, whatever
insights, whatever learnings, whatever
leanings come out of your discussion
together that you would like the whole
conference to hear. We will open the
microphones for a brief time. And final-
ly I woiJd say to let the Spirit do the
translating. I urge you to speak candidly
out of your own heart, guided by the
grace and the Spirit that can transform
our hearing and our speaking. So I
would ask you now to talk to each other
across delegations. We don't want Geor-
gia talking to Georgia and California to
California, but if you can even move
around a little bit so that you can talk
across geography, so that there can be
the kind of cross fertilization that in-
forms us all. I would invite the side sec-
tions, those areas beyond the bar of the
conference, to form some groups to talk
so that we can bind and link up to each
other in this way, as we are bound to
Christ and to the church. I think we can
do it. Let's try it, let's try it. Let's just
move around a little bit and talk to each
other and share.
BISHOP LEWIS: Hold, hold your
seats a moment. We have someone at
microphone 14, and I'm going to recog-
nize you and then we're gonna do this,
depending on what happens here, but
you're supposed to be recognized from
your seat and then come to the
microphone. Well I said I'm going to
now but I'm telling you that for the
benefit of everyone. Okay, go ahead.
CHESTER JONES (Little Rock): Mr.
Chairperson and delegates of the con-
ference,
BISHOP LEWIS: Tell us who you are.
JONES: I'm Chester Jones from Lit-
tle Rock, Arkansas. And I would just like
to add another thing to this because all
of the information has been very good
and very insightful, and if most of you
are like I am you have watched
television and you have pretty well pick-
ed up on most of the information and
that's good because all of us are
paralyzed with it.
But we are gathered here as a part of
the body of Christ, and we are a part of
the good news community.
BISHOP LEWIS: Chester, excuse me
for interrupting you, but what we are
going to do is take a few minutes as
Beverly has outlined and then we're
going to have some open microphone
opportunities.
JONES: I understand that.
BISHOP LEWIS: You're jumping the
gun on us.
JONES: Well, not quite, because the
Lord has laid something on my heart
that I wanted to share.
BISHOP LEWIS: Well, the Lord
hasn't laid it on my heart, and you're out
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May 8, 1992
of order and we're going to follow this
procedure as we started out to do and
you'll have an opportunity in a moment.
SHAMANA: Let us move to our
groups for a few brief minutes, please.
Just turn around and get acquainted
with someone.
BISHOP LEWIS: Take our proper
places and return to our attention to the
microphone and our leader Beverly. Are
you out there listening? Let's return to
our places and give our attention to
Beverly.
SHAMANA: I'm sure that your time
of sharing with each other has been
enlightening and a rich time. I do have
to apologize, however, that we will not
be able to have individuals come to the
microphone due to the press of time. We
had very much looked forward to this
and I'm sure that some of you have
things that are on your heart that you
want to share with the entire body. Per-
haps we can find some way to do that in
conjunction with some of our legislative
time. I do apologize for that because we
had hoped that we would be able to do
it. But at this time I do need to provide
for the time when Bishop Kelly will
come and bring us closing moments and
so in order to do that I move to suspend
the rules to permit her to come before
us.
BISHOP LEWIS: Is that right now or
is that at the close?
SHAMANA: That will be at the con-
clusion of the resolutions.
BISHOP LEWIS: You all understand
that this is a motion to suspend the rules
so that Bishop Leontine Kelly may make
a concluding speech when we're ready
for that. It takes a two-thirds vote and
it's not debatable. If you would sustain
that you may vote now. You got a green
light? When the light's green vote yes or
no to suspend the rules. Yes 692, no 181,
abstention 4, so it's clearly suspended.
JAMES LAWSON: Bishop Lewis we
have five brief motions and I would like
to begin moving the first one. That the
legislative committees be asked to locate
and mark specific issues already in their
agendas that impact upon this matter,
that they highlight them and lift them
up and report them back to the Greneral
Conference in their reports. That's my
first motion.
BISHOP LEWIS: Alright. Do you all
xmderstand this motion? Are you ready
to vote? Please vote when the light ap-
pears. Well the vote is 714 yes, 169 no
and 29 abstentions.
LAWSON: The second motion
Bishop, is that the CoimcU of Bishops
address an urgent pastoral letter for all
congregations of the denomination as-
king that Pentecost be a weekend of
prayer and fasting for the entire church.
BISHOP LEWIS: AU right. You hear
this motion. Are you ready to vote on it?
Please vote when the light appears; 770
yes, 147 no with 14 abstentions.
LAWSON: The third motion, that the
Greneral Conference issue a message to
the nation that we select now a General
Conference Task Force to write that
message. And we have created a list of
names that we would suggest might be
on that message committee.
BISHOP LEWIS: All right, do you
hear this motion? Are you ready to vote
on it? Please vote when the light ap-
pears: 681 yes, 237 no, with 17 absten-
tions.
LAWSON: No. four, that we fast, this
motion was passed on yesterday but we
want to repeat it to remind us, we fast
Thursday evening before supper and
then for 24 hours we give our savings to
UMCOR or as directed by the Council of
Bishops.
BISHOP LEWIS: Ready to vote?
Please vote when the light appears. The
coimt is 638 yes, 252 no, with 44 absten-
tions.
LAWSON: No. five, that the Council
of Bishops call The United Methodist
Church to the Pentecost Weekend of
fasting and prayer, a motion already
passed, and that they ask for an offering
from every congregation; 50% of which
would remain in the annual conference;
50% to UMCOR or as directed by the
Council of Bishops. And Bishop, I would
move that if this is sustained then that
we refer this to GCFA for its perusal.
BISHOP LEWIS: Because that is
standard procedure for us and it will be
a part of your motion. Alright. Are you
ready to vote? I have someone at my left.
Go to microphone 11; well, or 6, that's
all right.
GEORGE CARUSO (North Indiana):
Bishop, I'm bothered; this is a sort of
point of order, and I'm not sure if I'm in
order or not. When this was proposed as
an agenda item, the implication was, as
I understood it, there would be time to
respond. And I appreciate the excellent
presentation that's been given to us, but
we've been denied the opportimity of
responding. Will that be provided? Is
that a point of order? Do we have to
move it for the agenda committee, or #
what can be done? I feel disenfranchised ^
as a member of this General Conference;
I was not allowed to respond. (Applause)
LAWSON: Bishop, I think our group
agrees, but we were trying to do it within
the time limit and we overran the time,
and so we were trying to compress it so
that we could finish by the 12:30 hour.
Of course, it's 12:00 now, so as far as I'm
concerned there can be responses if we
want to do it. We did not want to come
back with motions at another session.
BISHOP LEWIS: It's been suggested
that if we vote on the motions, we may
have a little time for some response. But
we opted to go with the motions so they
wouldn't be left out, and if they go as
well as the other four have, we've got
about 10 minutes.
BILL CROUCH (North Texas): Ques-
tion as to the motion that we take an
offering, can you be more specific about
that? To what would it be intended?
What's the point?
LAWSON: The offering would be
direct 50% remaining in the Annual
Conference for ministries related to this
matter in their own area, 50% to
UMCOR as directed by the Council of
Bishops. We hesitate about this because,
while the immediate needs we must
meet-that is, food, clothing, shelter,
and so forth and so on-that there's also
the whole business of rebuilding, of
work for change, so that we don't want
to make it inflexible (the offering), so
that it goes only to emergency relief, but
to make it also possible to be used for
other kinds of ministries and mission.
CROUCH: I simply wanted to give you
the opportimity to tell us what we are
giving our money for. Thank you.
BISHOP LEWIS: Thank you. I recog-
nize at Microphone 3. Yes, go ahead, Joe.
C. JOSEPH SPRAGUE (West Ohio):
I move to amend by addition, if that's in
order.
BISHOP LEWIS: It is.
SPRAGUE: That in solidarity and
consultation with indigenous persons
and local churches in a selected neigh-
borhood, The United Methodist Church
commit itself to the creation in Los An-
geles of a "shalom zone." A shalom zone
would be one strategically-located city ^
block or its equivalent rebuilt with the ^
necessary buildings, businesses, and so-
cial services needed for life, liberty, and
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177
the pursuit of meaning. To create this
ft\ shalom zone, The United Methodist
^ Church, working through the national
division, would issue a call posthaste for
staff and volunteers, money such as that
just mentioned, and the material, love,
and labor to rebuild both physical struc-
tures and human lives broken by the
cycle of poverty and deprivation. The
response to this call in money and
people would be coordinated through
the Los Angeles Planning and Strategy
Committee. Let the call go forth for
workers with children and youth, com-
munity organizers, M.D.'s, nurses, den-
tists, counselors, lawyers, business
people, architects, contractors, plum-
bers, electricians, and all who are willing
to help. To this army of shalom would
be added an intentional remnant of per-
sons small in number, but large in the
love of Jesus, who would commit them-
selves to live as neighbors and urban
missioners in the shalom zone for an
extended period of time so as to claim
the shalom zone for Christ. Once this
model is in the process of being
developed. The United Methodist
Church would invite the ecumenical and
interfaith communities of this nation to
duplicate our effort by creating similar
zones of hope. This propossJ, to be
referred to the Legislative Section on
Global Ministries for the development
of implementing strategies, attendant
budgets, and reported to GCNFA and to
the plenary as soon as possible.
BISHOP LEWIS: If there is a second?
SPRAGUE: I don't think I need to
speak any further.
BISHOP LEWIS: Alright, it has a
second. Does the committee wish to
respond?
LAWSON: Well, we heard the spirit,
Joe, of that. Bishop, we heard the spirit
from Joe's amendment and we are
prepared to accept it and incorporate it
to the best of our ability.
BISHOP LEWIS: The committee says
they will accept that amendment. Is that
right?
LAWSON: Yes.
BISHOP LEWIS: Are you ready to
vote? All who will . . . Well, please vote
when the light appears. I've got a big
sign right here in front of me if I were
) smart enough to read it. And the vote is
631 yes, 265 no, 31 abstentions.
LAWSON: We have the main motion
before us now. Bishop. That was an
amendment.
BISHOP LEWIS: No.
LAWSON: No?
BISHOP LEWIS: That was a main
motion.
LAWSON: OK. We accepted it.
BISHOP LEWIS: You accepted it and
that's it.
LAWSON: We have been asked to an-
nounce that we want to emphasize the
fact that already many, many . . . for
many, many agencies of the church, we
have received resources and offers of
solidarity and a willingness to be able to
plan and work with our Los Angeles
Area. But we want to remember that
there are other areas also in great need,
San Francisco as an example. UMCOR
has already sent the first $50,000 first
grant to the Cal-Pac Conference. They
have already established an advance
number and that number is 901735-2.
901735-2 is the advance number. It
should also be said that Church World
Service has been in conversations with
many of our people, with our congrega-
tions, our leadership in the area, and
that a variety of other kinds of Protes-
tant, primarily church organizations
and concerned groups have been in con-
versation. We appreciate that very
much. And now, I think, to bring the
concluding reflection is Bishop Leon-
tine Kelly.
BISHOP LEONTINE KELLY: I think
we have heard the word. Tonight,
remember the words of Henri Nouwen,
"When a little boy asked the prophet,
'Dear prophet, why do you keep
prophesying when nobody listens to
your words and when nobody changes
their life?' And the answer that question
was and always will be, 'I prophesy not
simply to change the world, but to
prevent the world from changing me.' "
It seems to me, that as we in this General
Conference come together that what we
are about all week is not only the aware-
ness of what has happened in a par-
ticular place, in Los Angeles, and in San
Francisco, and ripples in other areas,
but to understand that we eis a country
sit on a powder keg, the chickens have
come home to roost, we look not only
historically, but biblically and theologi-
cally, in terms of what our task is, what
our mandate is, as disciples of Jesus
Christ, and that is to love one another
and we have not done it. And yet we
have the opportunity, and what a wit-
ness of diversity we are as we sit together
here! What a democratic opportunity
this is. What a democratic instrument
this is as the General Conference of The
United Methodist Church. One of the
most democratic institutions in the
world. And we need to go home and help
people understand what it means to be
United Methodist. It is not to affirm
their fears, it is to disturb their comfort
so that they might live out their faith.
Just a few things. If we do not prioritize
education in this country, for all
children and for all people, we will never
come to an understanding. We have left
... we have . . . You don't have to applaud
me, just let me finish a minute. We have
left . . . dare to leave the educational
funding of our country to the lottery,
because they promised it. Aa
Methodists, we have never sustained
gambling, but if you are going to have
lotteries, I want to put defense on lot-
teries find put money in our budgets to
educate people. We are a democracy. We
cannot be a democracy if we do not
know that fundamental to any
democratic freedom-justice process is an
understanding of what we are about,
and we should be about the business of
that. When a young man said to me, and
many of you heard me say it, a young
community director said to me, "Bishop
Kelly, don't you understand that the
gang system in this country is to the
crime syndicate as the Junior Achieve-
ment Program is to corporate America."
It is not that our children cannot learn
what it means to be moral, spiritual
people, it is that we have tolerated who
will teach them. As I stood in Jones
United Methodist Church and preached
a funeral of a 23-year-old Black man,
shot down by drive-by shooting, I
counted 45 young Black mides between
the ages 17 and 24 £is they came into the
church to the funeral of their brother.
There they were in full dress, burgundy
bow ties, burgundy boutonnieres, bur-
gundy cummerbunds. I thought to
myself, "It looks like a prom scene, but
I know it is the Godfather." And that is
the symbol of our country, and that is
the model of violence that we have sus-
tained in our public arena and in our
militarism and with our thinking this
week contextualized by the Bishops'
statement, the Bishops' vision, the
Bishops' commitment to the total pic-
ture, we have an agenda to work on.
Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have
mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon
us. We cannot afford to be the church
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that in the 18th Century was accused of
being seditious, because it dared to
stand in 18th Century England for mar-
ginalized people. We cannot claim that
history and continue to be such a com-
fortable, pure church. We cannot be
ministers of the gospel if we are not
willing to hit the streets where the
people are.
H. Sharon Howell,
Chair: Committee on Journal
Section C, row 8
(Wednesday morning session con-
tinued from page 144)
I am not merely a bishop of the
church. I pride myself that this year, my
bishop has permitted me to be a part-
time interim supply pastor of Ridge
View United Methodist Church in San
Francisco. And I preach the Word to
people of despair, overwhelmed by the
problems, and wondering where they
are. What does God have to do with what
is happening in their lives? And the dif-
ference between that is not a dichotomy,
it is the enfleshed word that comes in
Jesus Christ to say to us who we are and
why we are here. And the moment, the
challenge is to say individually, each one
of us, "Lord, here I am, let your Spirit
move through my life and change it and
cleanse me as I repent myself of all that
I have not done, and then Lord, use me
individually and lead me corporately
into the church of Jesus Christ around
the world so that this can indeed be the
world of Jesus Christ." Will you pray
with me?
(prayer)
CHESTER JONES aittle Rock): I
come to speak at this time in the name
of Jesus only. I think that we will be
remiss if there are 2 or 3 things that we
don't do as delegates. We're to choose
this day whom we will serve and some
are putting off to later on, it's not going
to address some immediate needs that
we need to do as delegates. So I would
urge us to take up an offering now, to be
taken by the district superintendent and
a bishop to meet with the person from
UMCOR that's already out there in
California; to take our concerns and our
prayers from the delegates of this con-
ference to them; to let them know that
we stand with them in this time of crisis.
By June there may not be a California
left out there to go to. So I urge us to
support them. Also I would call upon us
to send a message to the President and
the Attorney General voicing our sup-
port for the investigation of the possible
violation of the civil rights of Rodney
King. And that we also send a message
to the President, the governor of
California and the mayor of Los An-
geles, that we as the body of Christ, the
Good News Community, are taking a
day out of this conference to be in prayer
and fasting for the healing, not only of
California, but the whole nation. Then
finally I would affirm that we, in order
to affirm our faith before we close and
go to eat our last meal before we fast, to
stand together and join in a song in
affirmation that we are one in the Spirit,
we are one in our Lord, and we pray that
all unity will one day be restored.
BISHOP LEWIS: Was that a motion?
Did it have a second? Well, if you are
going to debate it, you are going to have
to extend time because we are already
past 12:20. I hear people sajdng so
moved, but you know, you all, well, all
right, all who will support this please
vote when the light appears. The count
is 370 yes, 382 no, and 67 abstain. So the
motion failed. We are on the order of the
day for reports from the Committee on
the Agenda. Point of order.
EUZABETH SWEET (Southern New
England): Bishop, I'm not sure how to
present this, but a whole bunch of us
didn't know whether we were voting for
this motion or whether we were voting
to extend the time. Confusion and we
couldn't get your attention.
BISHOP LEWIS: WeU, there never
was a motion to extend the time and the
only motion before the House was the
motion by the man from Little Rock.
Unless the House asks me to do some-
thing different, we're going to go on. I
see someone at microphone 13.
DON MESSER (Rocky Mountain):
Bishop Lewis, unintentionally we did
get confused, even though apparently
there wasn't motion to extend the time
because you mentioned that if we were
going to debate the motion that we
would have to have the time extended,
so many of us were confused. If there is
any way for us to vote dearly on the
motion that was before us it would be
very helpful.
BISHOP LEWIS: You would have to
move to reconsider.
MESSER: I would move to reconsider
it.
BISHOP LEWIS: Did you vote for it?
MESSER: Well, I voted against ex-
tending the time. #
BISHOP LEWIS: You lost your vote, '
Don. I recognize the man to my right to
microphone 4.
RICHARD NICODEMUS (New
York) : I voted for the motion and I would
like to ask for reconsideration by the
body.
BISHOP LEWIS: Is there a second?
All who will reconsider it? Please vote
when the light appears. The vote is to
reconsider. The count is 529 yes, 390 no,
12 abstentions. You are right. It is a
simple majority to reconsider. Now we
have to have a motion to extend the time
to do this. Otherwise we are going to go
to the agenda. Microphone 8.
KENT MILLARD (South Dakota):
Bishop, I move that we extend the time
so we can take this vote.
BISHOP LEWIS: All right, do we have
a second? Please vote if you will extend
the time when the light appears.
Whether you extend the time or not.
The time is extended. And the vote for
that is 499 yes, 418 no, 9 abstentions.
And we are back to the motion of
Chester Jones from Little Rock, Arkan-
sas. I think I see a flag back at 14.
MAXTE DUNNAM (Memphis Con-
ference): In his motion there were 2
items about sending messages. In the
committee report there was also an item
about sending a message. Will the com-
mittee that is writing the message to be
sent somewhere report back to this
body, and could his request for the mes-
sage to be sent to the President and the
mayors be included in that?
LAWSON: Yes.
BISHOP LEWIS: I recognize the man
on my right. Go to microphone 5.
ROBERT SWEET (Southern New
England): Bishop, I would like to move
to amend the motion to ask that
GCF&A be directed to investigate and to
report back to this session of the
General Conference the possibility of
establishing a pool of $25,000,000 from
investment portfolios of the Board of
Global Ministries, the Board of Pen-
sions, and other such agencies as may
have such resources to be used to
guarantee loans and mortgages to rees-
tablish biasinesses in Los Angeles. Fur-
ther, that the Council of Bishops ^Aj)
challenge the other denominations of
our Christian faith to join in creating a
pool of matching funds.
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BISHOP LEWIS: Is there a second?
m) All right, we have an amendment before
us. I recognize the speaker on my left.
Go to microphone 2.
J. LaVON KINCAID (Western Pen-
nsylvania): I want to speak against the
amendment and therefore support the
main motion and I will leave it at that.
Thank you.
BISHOP LEWIS: All right, thank yoa
Is there anyone that wants to speak for
it? Anyone else want to speak? All right,
please vote when light appears on the
amendment that you just heard. Yes
141, no 786, abstained 17. The amend-
ment is lost. We're back on the main
motion. Go to microphone 2.
PAUL MEUSCHKE (Western Pen-
nsylvania): There are 3 statements to be
framed which we are going to be con-
sidering later. I would like the names of
the committee members who will be
framing those statements. I believe that
Brother Lawson mentioned that such a
committee is in place, and I just think
the body ought to be aware of who those
people are in case we might want to add
to that committee or subtract from it.
LAWSON: If that's in order. Bishop,
I'm prepared to remain to the main mo-
tion. All right, Bishop, we've listed a
number of people, but the General Con-
ference, of course, can add other names.
Robert Fannin, none of these persons
has been asked, incidentally. We tried to
list some folk that we thought could do
it. Robert Fannin from Southeast,
Maxie Dunnam from Southeast, Randy
Day from the Northeast, Boris Traj-
kovski from the Yugoslavia conference,
Beverly Shamana from the West, Phil
Wogaman from the Northeast, Carol
CoUcy from the West, Brandon Cho
from the West, Arturo Fernandez from
the West, Felton May from the North-
east, Tex Sample from the South
Central, Bernard Keels from the North-
east, Jeannie Trevino-Teddlie from the
Southeast, Anna Reed from the North-
east, Sam Wynn from the Southeast,
Sharon Brown Christopher from the
North Central. Those are the names
that we suggested.
MEUSCHKE: Thank you very much.
That's a great committee.
BISHOP LEWIS: All right, I recog-
A nize the man at the rear of my left at
microphone 12.
BILLY YORK (North Alabama): I
would like to move the reference to the
main motion to the committee which
has made the morning presentation.
BISHOP LEWIS: I have a 2nd to the
motion in reference. All right, the mo-
tion referred to the committee.
YORK: Bishop, it seems to me there
are severjd matters to be coordinated,
then I would appreciate if we could have
that coordinated and brought back to
this body. Thank you.
BISHOP LEWIS: All right, we have a
motion for reference. Anyone else want
to say anything? I see a woman at
microphone 7.
LUCILLE VANZANT (Oklahoma):
Bishop, there wjis one item in that mo-
tion that I think we really need to take.
Beginning with us at this moment to
consider and that is that we have an
offering for this body. I came to the
General Conference with very little
money, but my heart is so big that
whatever that I can leave to help al-
leviate any suffering at all, I'm willing to
give that up; so I ask that that part of the
motion be considered at this time.
BISHOP LEWIS: Yeah, all right, we
hear that and I see a card at this time off
to my left. Microphone 11
DEBBIE WILCOCK (Eastern Pen-
nsylvania): I just have a question, of all
the names that you listed are any of
those youth that'll be on the committee?
LAWSON: We have a motion to refer
and we passed that by. I'm sorry.
WILCOCK: Can I just have the ques-
tion answered, please?
BISHOP LEWIS: Would you do it
later? In a minute. Well, let us vote on
the motion. The reference motion. They
probably need to check whether they got
a youth on that list or not. We're on the
reference motion. Does this have to do
with that? If it is go to microphone 13.
CLIFTON IVES (Maine): Question to
the Chair. I understand in the direct
statement, first a question to the Chair
would be in reference to the committee
mentioned. It seems to me that the com-
mittee is a wonderful committee, has
done a wonderful job for us this morn-
ing. Is it an official body of this General
Conference to which a matter can be
legitimately referred by the body?
BISHOP LEWIS: Well, unless I hear
a wisdom from here somewhere to the
contrary. It is if you all make it so, and
it seems that by what you're doing
you've already done that 5 times. All
right, let's vote on the reference to com-
mittee if you're ready. I don't want to
run over anybody. Go to 14, Chester.
JONES: I oppose the motion to refer
simply because all the things that I listed
in that motion we can do now. Jesus
said, now is the time. That's my problem
if we refer this, we don't know, it wiU
probably be the next day, so I oppose the
motion to refer and let us vote on the
main motion.
BISHOP LEWIS: All right, we've had
a speech opposed to reference. I see
someone on my right. Go to microphone
5.
JAMES THOMPSON (North Geor-
gia): Bishop, I'm concerned about the
point one of our delegates rtdsed earlier.
I deeply appreciate the presentation
that this committee has made to the
conference today, and I'm in favor so
very much of all that we are doing; but I
do raise the question as to whether we
can refer to this committee. It does not
have a legal status so far as this con-
ference is concerned. It has not been
appointed; it has not been elected. We
don't even know who they are.
BISHOP LEWIS: Well, what do you
want to do about it? I just think that you
heard them named, and you have
referred 5 items to them already and
you've done it by a substantial minority.
If you don't want them to be a commit-
tee of this body, you better stop them
now. I'm just the Chair. Off to my right,
please.
JAMES HOLSINGER (Virginia): I
would like to amend the motion to refer
by referring instead of this committee to
the Legislative Committee of Global
Ministries.
BISHOP LEWIS: We have an amend-
ment to the amendment. We have a
point of order.
HOLSINGER: Motion 3 that I made
earlier this morning. Read thusly, that
there will be a messsige from the General
Conference to the nation. The General
Conference will create a task force to
write that message. Then I said that we
had names to suggest in that committee
and that motion did pass.
BISHOP LEWIS: That is what I
thought I was sajdng. Here in front of
me. Go to 3.
GLENN KOHLHEPP (Western Pen-
nsylvania): I would like to move the pre-
vious question on everything that is
before us.
BISHOP LEWIS: All right. That is in
order. Second. All right, it takes a 2/3
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vote. Please vote on the call for vote on
everything before us when the light ap-
pears. First we got the amendment to
the amendment. The vote is 820 yes, 91
no, 18 abstentions. So, we're going to
vote. And we first vote on an amend-
ment to an Eimendment vote for refer-
ence. Okay, I'm hearing voices again. If
this is a question take it to microphone
11.
RILEY CASE (North Indiana): My
question is, which committee are we
referring this to? There was a committee
that made a presentation. And then
there is another committee that is dif-
ferent from that that was named, that
was to draft a letter. Which committee?
BISHOP LEWIS: The main motion
on this reference is to Global Ministries.
But we have an amendment to that
referring it to the legislative committee.
The amendment to the amendment is to
the legislative committee on Global
Ministries. That is what we are voting
on right now. Please vote when the light
appears.
All right, this motion lost 439 yes, 482
no, and 19 abstentions, and we are back
to the amendment. I see a card back here
at the right; go to 14 or 15. Microphone
15.
JINNY GORDON (Central Illinois):
Bishop, we're having so much con-
fusion. This is so important. It seems the
body is askingus to deal with it effective-
ly. Please be very, very clear what we are
voting on each time. We are getting so
many things thrown at us. Thank you.
BISHOP LEWIS: This is a motion to
refer the amendment to the committee
that has been reporting to us this morn-
ing. That's what we are on now, and go
to microphone 4, please.
ELEANOR RICHARDSON (North
Georgia): Question, please, Bishop.
Would it be in order to ask for division
of this question? There seems to be
reluctance to vote, but I think that there
is a real urge to take that offering as we
exit.
BISHOP LEWIS: If you made a mo-
tion to divide it for the offering.
RICHARDSON: I asked for your
opinion. It would be all right for me to
do that?
BISHOP LEWIS: Yes.
RICHARDSON: Bishop?
BISHOP LEWIS: We're sorry; we are
all three confused back here. We are
imder the previous question, so it's not
in order. It's not in order. Are you ready
to . . . you want to vote, don't you? I do,
too. I'm not supposed to express what I
want, I guess. Take microphone 11.
PAT STROMAN (Central Texas):
Parliamentary inquiry. Under our plan
of organization, 11 #1E: Proposals,
questions, communications, resolu-
tions, and other matters not included in
the regular business of the General Con-
ference shall be referred to the Commit-
tee On Agenda without motion or
debate. Where are we in that process?
BISHOP LEWIS: It isn't applicable to
what we are doing now.
STROMAN: It is not?
BISHOP LEWIS: We're going to put
the motion to refer this. All right. If
you're in favor of the motion to refer-
ence, please vote when the light appears.
You're supposed to vote yes or no when
the light appears. AH right, yes. It is
referred. The vote is 60 lyes, 290 no and
3 1 abstentions. All right, we will call on
Don Ott to bring the agenda report to
us.
DONALD OTT (Wisconsin): We have
a plan that is in place that's printed in
the DCA distributed to you today. You
wiU convene as legislative committees
beginning at 2:30 this afternoon. Our
encouragement to all of you in legisla-
tive committees from your sigenda com-
mittee is to help your officers get at the
calendar items and create them just as
soon as possible. A reminder of 1988: we
were 1/3 of the way through the entire
General Conference with only 6% of the
petitions dealt with. We're considering
giving a Kermit the frog poster as a gift
to the legislative committee that gets the
first 25 calendar items produced. Let's
go to it. 2:30 this afternoon. Our recom-
mendation to you for tomorrow: 8:30
a.m., plenary; for worship, 9 a.ni.; for 20
minutes, Africa University Report, in-
cluding a video; 9:20 a-m., for 5 minutes,
the Courtesies Committee; and then the
usual agenda, presiding officer, and an-
nouncements with adjournment tomor-
row morning to legislative committees
at 9:30 a.m. Bishop, our recommenda-
tions.
BISHOP LEWIS: All right, thank you.
All right, we have a report from Allen
Norris, the Presiding Officers Commit-
tee, and I'm relieved to hear that.
ALLEN NORRIS (North Carolina):
Bishop Lewis and members of the
General Conference, your Committee
on Presiding Officers has asked Bishop
Dan E. Solomon of Oklahoma to be the
presiding bishop at the Thursday morn-
ing session, May 7th.
BISHOP LEWIS: All right, it looks
like something urgent is over by
microphone 11. So one of you, just one
of you, go to the microphone, please.
DEBBIE WILCOCK: You said that I
would have my question answered. Just
simple point: I would be more than will-
ing to talk with Rev. Lawson afterwards
if that would make it any better.
BISHOP LEWIS: Yes, that is an over-
sight, and we would be delighted to have
those names.
DEBBIE WILCOCK: Thank you.
BISHOP LEWIS: All right, I recog-
nize the man on my right. Microphone
9 or 4. rU tell you which one he is going
to in a minute. He is going to 4.
ROBERT CASEY (Virginia): Bishop,
there is a good bit of disturbance about
the fact that this committee has not
been officially named. I move that the
General Conference name the people or
appoint the people, name the people
who have been named as the official
committee of the General Conference
for this purpose and that they add to it
a youth to be selected.
BISHOP LEWIS: AU right, do we have
a second? AU right, you want to vote on
this? You want to speak to this? All
right. Go to microphone 8.
FRANK DORSEY (Kansas East): I
noticed in that list that there is only 1
person from the South Central Jurisdic-
tion. No, in the South Central Jurisdic-
tion there is only 1 person, and I want
to be s\ire that there is at least another
person. Is it appropriate to suggest a
name at this point, before we elect
them?
BISHOP LEWIS: I think we thought
there were 2. Janie Trevino Tedley and
Tex Sample. AU right, I see someone
back by microphone 13. No, the other
phone.
CHARLIE DENNIS (Mmnesota): I
would like to speak against the motion
to elect these persons at this time. As I
understood the original recommenda-
tions that we voted on, this was a refer-
ence to the CouncU of Bishops. There is
a process. It's stiU an open process, and
there ought to be some negotiations and
some work done siround that. I would
urge us not to elect these persons at this
time and to trust that suggested process.
BISHOP LEWIS: AU right you've
heard that. I see a flag at 8 or on its way
to 8.
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WILLIAM K QUICK (Detroit): As we
heard the names, Bishop, there was only
one name from the North Central Juris-
diction, and that was Bishop Chris-
topher. And if it's in order, we would like
to suggest the name of Phylemon Titus,
the district superintendent of the
Detroit East District.
BISHOP LEWIS: Do you accept that,
too?
LAWSON (California-Pacific): Yes.
BISHOP LEWIS: It is accepted.
LAWSON: Bishop, may I have a point
of order? On this last reference motion,
there were 2 motions that we made. One
motion asked for a pastor£d letter from
the Council of Bishops; the second mo-
tion was a task force to write a message
from the General Conference to the na-
tion. That task force would bring that
message back to the General Con-
ference for Genersd Conference pur-
poses and approval or disapproval.
BISHOP LEWIS: All right, we are on
a motion to make it official that we elect
this committee, and it's being perfected.
I see someone back to my right waving
a flag. 14, please.
MAXINE ALLEN (Little Rock):
Bishop, I would like to amend the mo-
tion by including the name of Rev.
Chester Jones, and if I get a second, I'd
like to speak to that.
BISHOP LEWIS: It's accepted.
They're in a good humor. I see hands
back to my left. Go to microphone 12,
green.
ELSIE CRICKARD (Kansas West): I'd
like to make an amendment. It was
made a motion that we add one youth to
the committee. To think of one youth
speaking for all of the church for the
future, I'd like to make it, amend that it
be a youth from each jurisdiction.
BISHOP LEWIS: Oh, boy. Do we have
a second to that amendment? Do we
have a second? Stick a hand up, at least,
if there is one. All right, it is seconded.
So we have an amendment to add a
youth from each jurisdiction.
Microphone 2.
KINCAID: Sir, Mr. Bishop, if I'm in
order, I'd like to move the previous ques-
tion and all that is before us.
BISHOP LEWIS: That's in order.
KINCAID: Thank you.
BISHOP LEWIS: All who wQl call the
previous question, please vote when the
light appears. All right. We cedled the
question by a vote of 829 yes, 69 no, and
10 abstentions. And we will first vote on
an amendment to add a youth from each
jurisdiction. I hear a point of order. Yes?
JAMES HOLSINGER (Virginia):
Bishop, I rarely take any disagreement
with my friend Bob Casey, being also
from Virginia, but I think we're in bit of
a problem right now, because I under-
stood the referral motion that you led us
through to be referral to the committee
that brought this material to us this
morning. As it stands right now, the
thing we're going to vote on is to refer it
to the new committee that's going to do
the writing. And I think that leaves us
potentially in a bit of a dUemma.
BISHOP LEWIS: WeU, I'm not sure
what your confusion is. I, you know,
there are 900 of you all out there, and I
can't share your confusion.
HOLSINGER: Bishop, I understood
that when we voted on the referral that
we were dealing with a . . . you indicated
that it was to the committee. The in-
dividuals have brought the issue to us
this morning. We never heard what that
list of names is. We have another list of
names which are a writing committee,
which we are now indicating that we are
going to refer this other motion to,
material to. I think that if I understood
what you said correctly, that we do have
a problem, because unless we know the
names of the group that brought us the
thing originally, we're in 2 different
groups.
LAWSON: I think that the Chester
Jones motion which is referred to the
Planning Committee which is a very
large group which brought the presenta-
tion in this morning, that's the motion
I heard. And they will take that motion
and probably refer it properly. I would
say to you, for example, the indication of
a need for an offering, we have suggested
the day of fasting, and prayer, and the
savings be given. So we will come back
with a motion as to when that offering
can be taken. Maybe Thursday evening
or Friday evening after the fast day.
That's a possibility we'll talk about. We
met until 1:30 this morning. I guess we'll
meet until 1:30 tomorrow morning to
make those kinds of decisions if you
referred that to us. The message com-
mittee is a different group.
BISHOP LEWIS: All right, we're
going to vote now on a motion to add one
youth from each jurisdiction to this
committee, the writing and message
committee. Please vote when the light
appears. All right. It is voted down. The
vote is 279 yes, 630 no, and 9 absten-
tions. Now we're on motions to make
the election of this committee official.
And please vote when the light appears.
And it is done. The vote is 699 yes, 200
no, and 16 abstentions. And we're ready
for announcements, and Carolyn Mar-
shall ouj- secretary wiU take us through
those. I see another flag at the back to
13. Yeah, I'm with you all; go ahead.
DAVE STANLEY (Iowa): With great
regret. Bishop Lewis, can we have the
motion read back that we adopted this
morning on the time of the fast? I point
out on p. 106 yesterday, a fast was
recommended from Thursday evening
to Friday noon. Someone thought they
heard it through Friday evening and the
motion this morning. The Iowa delega-
tion thought it had a lunch scheduled
Friday noon. We'd kind of like to know.
BISHOP LEWIS: Yeah, I'm aware of
some of that confusion. Jim's going to
straighten us out.
LAWSON: All right. The motion said,
as amended by Maxie Dunnam, from
Thursday dinner to Friday after lunch.
We suggest 24 hours and I suggest if you
have a lunch on Friday already
scheduled, then maybe you start
Thursday noon and so forth.
BISHOP LEWIS: Thank you. We're
back on my left. Microphone 11.
UNIDENTIFIED SPEAKER: Bishop,
this is an item concerning the agenda for
tomorrow. I don't know when I can
make it if I don't do it now. Is this a
proper time?
BISHOP LEWIS: I don't think so. I'm
going to say no. I want to get this over
with like about 95% of the rest of these
people.
UNIDENTIFIED SPEAKER: Can
you tell me when I can make it?
BISHOP LEWIS: You can ask the
next presiding officer. See, the Agenda
Committee is the obvious thing to do
first of all, not . . . But . . . I'm trying to
tell the fellow back there to go to
microphone 12. 1 hope this is something
worthwhile.
LEON HAMRICK (North Alabama):
Bishop, I move that we hear the an-
nouncements and dismiss . . . ac^ourn.
BISHOP LEWIS: WeU, that's a good
idea. I've been trying to get you to do
that. Go ahead, Carolyn.
CAROLYN MARSHALL: All right
There are 2 announcements here which
are fairly parallel, to the effect that
several persons have not picked up their
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tickets for the Sunday host event; and
encouraging all of you who have not
done so to do so as soon as possible,
because there are other persons who
would like to have those tickets if you do
not plan to use them. The disparity
comes on whether you would get them
from the local committee office or the
information desk. Both of them are not
too far apart, so I would suggest that you
take care of that this afternoon. The
African delegates are invited to meet for
a few minutes at the translation pool
side of the plenary hall when the plenary
ac^ourns this afternoon.
CAEOLYN MARSHALL: The Coun-
cil of Bishops will meet Thursday morn-
ing May 7th at 9:15 a.m. in the
conference theater at the Hyatt Hotel.
Reference Committee is to meet unme-
diately upon adjournment in room 101.
And this one of an entirely different
nature, one that would be of concern to
all of us here at General Conference. Dr.
Paul Blankenship, a clergy member of
this body from the Memphis Con-
ference, was called home because a
grandchild was desperately ill. The re-
quest is that we remember him and that
family in prayer.
BISHOP LEWIS: Thank you,
Carolyn, and Bishop Roy Nichols will
come and lead us in a closing prayer.
BISHOP ROY NICHOLS:
(Prayer and Adjournment)
Thursday Morning
May 7, 1992
Bishop Dan E. Solomon, presiding
(song)
(benediction)
(song)
BISHOP DAN E. SOLOMON: Let us
be in order. We're deeply grateful to
Bishop Felton May and Phyllis May for
leading us in worship in significant
ways. Bishop May, thank you for both a
convicting and a compelling message to
us. We're deeply grateful also to the per-
sons who have led us in our music this
morning, and we do express gratitude to
them as well. Sisters and brothers, we
prepare ourselves now to hear a report
reflecting one of the most visionary and
courageous initiatives that we United
Methodists have undertaken since the
birth of The United Methodist Church
in 1968. Africa University is one of
United Methodism's bold efforts to ad-
dress the systemic causes of hunger, in-
adequate health care, prejudice, and
disenfranchisement by helping to edu-
cate men and women in a private, value-
centered university, who are ready to lift
up the mission of Christ as they are
ready to undertake the education of
global leaders. I turn now to Dr. Roger
Ireson for this presentation on Africa
University. Excuse me, I'll turn now to
Bishop Ben Oliphint.
BISHOP BEN OLIPHINT: Thank
you, Bishop Solomon. My name is Ben
Oliphint. I have the privilege of serving
as president of the Board of Higher
Education and Ministry. About 100
years ago a bishop, of all people, saw a
vision. He was a missionary in Zim-
babwe, and he climbed a mountain in
one of the most beautiful valleys of Zim-
babwe, and he had a dream. He dreamed
that one day children would come from
many nations to learn at the school
there at that mission station. That
dream is coming true. Four years ago
you took a giant step to make it possible.
Last April Nancy and I were there for
the ground breaking of Africa Univer-
sity. On that day, which was a beautiful
day, as we came to that beautiful valley
at the site where the university will be
built, there were hundreds and
himdreds of people in buses and cars
and on foot-many of them walking
many mOes to come for that marvelous
occasion. There was singing and danc-
ing, and the people of the church in
Zimbabwe had fixed lunch for over 4,000
people. It was a great occasion. There
were ambassadors and ministers of state
and members of parliament, and we had
a marvelous service that lasted about 2
1/2 hours, and none of us got tired of it
at all. And as I sat there and as I par-
ticipated in that, that dream took hold
of me and I said to myself, "This thing
is really going to happen. This dream is
going to become a reality. " And today we
want to share with you that dream and
the fact that it is coming alive. We're
happy to present to you the good news
of Africa University.
ROGER W. IRESON: Bishop
Solomon, members of the General Con-
ference, four years ago in St. Louis we
had 1,500 acres and a dream. In 1992 in
Louisville we can report to you that we
have a staff of faculty teaching, build-
ings, and 38 students who study as we
speak.
As general secretary of the Board of m-
Higher Education and Ministry, it has
been a thrill for me to go through this
process of working with the government
through the issues of the whether Africa
wanted private universities because this
was one of the first, establishing a
charter that would guide our life and
ensure that we were a quality institution
and that the church would remain true
to its commitments. That process has
now become a model, and the govern-
ment is telling the Seventh-Day Adven-
tists and the Roman Catholic Church if
they want to build a university to consult
with the United Methodists because
they have paved the way for Africa. In-
ternational committees were gathered
in various fields of expertise. They have
worked very carefully to plan a quality
curriculum, and this curriculum is now
under way in 2 of the faculties: theology
and agriculture. And it is a curriculum
in an African context. Architectural
plans are completed. The ground is
being cleared, and the first buildings are
going to begin to be erected. A careful
financial plan, the unified plan, has now
been organized. Agencies of this church
have cooperated together. The Board of
Global Ministries helped lay persons
around this country in volunteer and
mission teams transform 4 dilapidated
farm buildings into beautiful classrooms
and offices and the library, and that's
where the students are right now. Facul-
ty positions have been sponsored by
various groups, including that board.
The United Methodist Publishing
House helped us establish a library, and
over 20,000 books have now arrived in
Zimbabwe as the first installation of
that great place for study. United
Methodist Communications has helped
us to tell the story. And, of course, the
Board of Higher Education and Ministry
has worked tirelessly to try to help this
project come into being. A vast network
of conference support is now in place
across this coimtry so that Africa
University wiU be sustained. It is one of
the most, if not the most, significant
projects of The United Methodist
Church in the 20th century that will
impact the next. We intend in 1996, in
Denver, to report to you that 4 faculties 4
are in place; that the first phase of build-
ings of 2 residence halls, a teaching
building, a library, and possibly a chapel
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have been erected and dedicated by the
bishops; and then, at the General Con-
ference of the year 2000, that 7 faculties
have been completed and that the entire
project-between $80 million and $100
million-has been supported to the level
of $60 million by dedicated church
people United Methodist around the
world. John Kurewa, who has just left
because he had to return to Africa to
guide the university, said on Monday to
the General Council on Finance, that
when he first met the students, they
broke into spontaneous song; in
English, Portuguese, and French, "God
Bless Africa University, Praise God for
Africa University." So say we all. I hoped
that you have picked up this bound copy
of the Africa University report that has
every bit of information in it and all of
our projections including the architec-
tural plans. It was available when you
registered; it is also now outside of
Cokesbury, I am told. We hope that you
will take one home, so that you will be
able to use it, and we now have for you
a film, that is, a new film. And in it have
been placed some of the latest pictures
of the new buildings of Africa Univer-
sity.
(film)
ANGELLA CURRENT: Bishop
Solomon, conference delegates, and
members, my name is Angella Current.
I'm on the staff at the Board of Higher
Education and Ministry office of loans
and scholarships. The 1988 General
Conference established the Africa
University scholarship endowment
fund. World Service Special Gift no.
030188, to assist students in need of
financial aid enrolled at the Africa
University in fulfilling their dreams.
With the professional support of the
General Board of Global Ministries Of-
fice of Finance and Field Service, the
National Executive Campaign Commit-
tee, chaired by Bishop Roy C. Nichols,
and that nationally renowned Houston
Oilers quarterback Warren Moon, we
launched the $10 million scholarship
endowment fund campaign in May of
1991. Thousands of United Methodists
across the world have caught the vision,
many donating $10-$50 each week,
some contributing $10,000 and more in
memory of family members, and others
making significant pledges. As of April
30, in addition to the $7 million in ap-
portioned funds and grants, over $3.1
million in cash and pledges has been
received for scholarships. School has
started, and scholarship funds are now
needed. With the help of our 165 volun-
teer networkers and approval of this
General Conference, we can continue
the campaign and build a permanent
endowment fund for today's and future
students of the Africa University.
BISHOP EMILIO De CARVALHO:
My name is Emilio De Carvalho, and I
am the chancellor of Africa University.
What would Africa University mean for
the present and for the future of Africa?
Thus far, your 1988 mandate has been
effectively fulfilled, by the estab-
lishment of Africa University. Africa
rejoices at this great event because for
now on it holds in its bosoni the first
United Methodist-related institution of
higher learning. The 163-year-old
dream for Africa United Methodism has
become a reality on Jan. 24, 1992. What
will Africa University mean for the
present and for the future of Africa? It
will mean 3 things. First of all, it will
mean that the climax of the educational
engagement of United Methodism
across the world. Secondly, it will mean
that Old Mutare is now the center to
which its African young men and
women will converge from now on to kill
this hunger, this thirst for higher educa-
tion. Thirdly, it will mean that the focus
of our church will now turn to Africa
University at this proper time-to nur-
ture Africa University, to support Africa
University, and to make it a first-class
university. African United Methodist
delegates present at this conference are
here to thank The United Methodist
Church on behalf of our continent of
Africa. This is a great challenge before
us. Thank you.
YEMBA KEKUMBA (West Zaire):
Bishops, General Conference delegates,
my name is Yemba. I am the dean of the
faculty of theology of the Africa Univer-
sity. And I'm here in the capacity of the
clergy delegate from the Western Zaire
Annual Conference. The Africa Univer-
sity is now a dream come concrete
reality. The board of directors has been
elected; the charter granted to give a
legal and official existence to the institu-
tion; the existing buildings on the cam-
pus completely renovated to be used as
classrooms, offices, and library. The
academic and the non-academic staff
were hired, while [audio tape is not
dear] the students admitted, and classes
began on 23rd of March this year. That
means that we'll say that the com-
munity of learning, committed to the
excellence in teaching, and the research
is already there. Two faculties or col-
leges are open to their students this
year: namely, the faculty of theology,
with 14 students; and the faculty of
agriculture and natural resources, with
26 students. The 14 students came from
Angola, Burundi, Mozambique, and
Zimbabwe. They, this group of students
that we call Alpha class, includes 9
women and 31 young men. Nine
academic staff are appointed, 5 in theol-
ogy, 2 in agriculture and natural resour-
ces, and 2 in content subjects serving
both faculties. Among the 9 academic
staff, 3 are women. Bishop and the
General Conference delegates, let me
take this opportunity, this special, op-
portunity to express on behalf of the
Africa University community our deep
gratitude to the United Methodists
throughout the world, and all men and
women of good will, for their all kinds of
committed and dedicated human and
material resources to the Africa Univer-
sity. The Africa University is an instru-
ment that The United Methodist
Church as a denomination is using in
the years, decades, and why not cen-
turies to come, to help African nations
to achieve their educational goals and
objectives. It is also an instrument, an
opportunity, to give to the young
Africans to fulfill their dream for educa-
tion. We ask that the delegates of this
1992 General Conference to extend this
expression of our thanks to the local
churches, church agencies, and annual
conferences for their conmiitment to
the Africa University. Thank yoa
BISHOP ROY NICHOLS: Bishop
Solomon and members of the annual
conference and all of the friends that are
gathered, something is happening here
that I don't think we have taken account
of. This General Conference is being
transformed into a mission conference.
Aren't you glad? I think it started when
the bishops released Bishop May to
begin that mission in Washington, D.C.
We are launching at this General Con-
ference, through the initiative of the
bishops in cooperation with the Board
of Global Ministries and other agencies
of our church, a special thrust in mission
evangelism and local congregation
development in Eastern Europe and in
the Commonwealth of Independent
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States which we once called the Soviet
Union. Aren't you glad?
We have been stimulated by the
episode in Los Angeles regarding Rod-
ney King, the injustice or the misap-
propriation of justice in Simi Valley, and
the ugly aftermath of violence and anger
has churned this General Conference
into the notion that we have a primary
mission to our people right here for their
salvation and redemption in the United
States of America. If you believe that,
then say "amen."
AUDIENCE: Amen.
BISHOP NICHOLS: Then we are now
taking this significant giant step in the
launching of Africa University, which
has already become a reality. Building a
university takes time, it takes money,
and it takes wise and dedicated leader-
ship, and God has given us all of these
things to make this dream come true. I
think it started with the initiative of the
African bishops and with the gift of
1,500 acres of land by the Zimbabwe
Annual Conference, under the leader-
ship of Bishop Abel Muzorewa. And
then the General Conference gave us 2
channels through which we could fund
this effort, and it will take 10-12 years
before it begins to come into its full
flowering. Some of us may be sleeping
when this university really begins to
bloom and come into its own, but some-
where we'll be looking joyfully at that
university and its teeming students be-
cause God has given us the privilege of
helping to plant the seed. You are a
founding General Conference. Aren't
you glad? What can we do? Insist that
every local church in Methodism pay
their apportionments in full, for we can-
not go forward without the amount-
that $10 million per quadrennium-that
must come through the channel of ap-
portionments. Secondly, encourage
local churches and annual conferences
to go the second mile and to raise special
funds for this scholarship endowment
fund. Without it the expectancy of stu-
dents coming from all over Africa can-
not come true, for they will need
assistance, and this $10 million scholar-
ship fund that we are raising will help to
do that job. Thirdly, help us to locate big,
medium-size, and small givers to the
Africa University scholarship endow-
ment fund. And fourthly, you can join
with the bishops who are almost 100%
in their individual pledging to the
scholarship endowment fund. You
members of this General Conference
and all of the friends that are stretched
out here yonder, you can make your
individual and personsd pledge to the
scholarship endowment fund. Write this
phone number down if you will, write
this phone number down if you wUl,
(615) 320-7755. If you want to pledge to
Africa University, call that number.
That's our office in Nashville. Reverse
the charges, and we'll service you so that
you can be one of us in helping in a
significant way this scholarship fund.
And fifth, wear your / Support Africa
University button. If you don't have one,
I think we can provide you with one
before you leave this General Con-
ference. I'm wearing one, and what a
beautiful sight it would be if everyone in
this General Conference would be wear-
ing one. Don't you think that's a good
idea? And now I would like every person
who is associated in any way on commit-
tees, the network, and the jurisdictions,
special efforts associated with this effort
of building Africa University, to stand.
You know who you are. All over the
house, up here; bishops, all of you should
stand? Yes. Now wUl you remain stand-
ing. This is just a part of the crop which
expresses the enthusiasm of our people.
If the lay people of our church are in-
formed about what we are doing here, I
can pledge to you on the basis of my
work as a pastor, that when they dis-
cover that this church is involved in
major mission, their giving response to
everything in your budget will increase.
And now I raise my left hand and call
forth the coming of the Africa Univer-
sity future in the presence of my col-
leagues who are gathered at the back of
the room. WUl you come singing now?
(song) Continental anthem of Africa is
sung by persons from Africa
BISHOP SOLOMON: My sisters and
brothers, this wUl be recorded as one of
the high moments of this General Con-
ference. We praise God. We rejoice in
the accomplishments thus achieved,
and we anticipate the work that God
shall continue to do, as we United
Methodists, from many lands and many
conferences, in solidarity with our
sisters and brothers in Africa, continue
this good work which God has begim
among us. Thanks be to God.
And all the people said, "Hallelujah."
Oh, I think we can do better than that.
4
"Halleliyah!" Well, now, let's tiy it on
cue.
AUDIENCE: Halleliyah!
BISHOP SOLOMON: Amen. And
thanks be to God. All right. Yes. Will you
please go to microphone 7? Will you
state your name and your conference?
LAURIE MOTZ (California-Nevada):
Laurie Motz, California-Nevada. Point
of personal privilege.
BISHOP SOLOMON: Yes.
LAURIE MOTZ: Four years ago At-
water United Methodist Church was the
first church, we believe, in the United
States to pay its fjiir share of money to
support Africa University. And I have
with me today, a check from our church,
Atwater United Methodist Church in
California, for the amoimt of $359 to pay
our fair share and to be the first to do
that. So I would like to chaUenge other
churches in this General Conference to
do the same.
BISHOP SOLOMON: Amen. We hear
your challenge, and we shall seek to be
faithful in response to it. We shall move
to items that are on our agenda, Jind we
will be turning now to the Agenda Com-
mittee. The Courtesies Committee will
not be reporting this morning, so will
you move on your published agenda to
the Committee on Agenda, and I recog-
nize Don Ott.
DON OTT (Wisconsm): Members of
the conference, we are now weU into our
consideration of petitions in your legis-
lative committees; and as you know and
see on the printed agenda, you have a
full day today-beginning in just a few
minutes-to do that. It's time about now
in the conference to do a resdity check in
our minds and remember that with the
adoption of anew pattern of ourlivesfor
this week and next, we lose track of days
and times. So I woiUd remind you that
this is Thursday. It is Thursday in week
one. It is May 7th. Now with that rejJity,
let me encourage you to work dUigently
in your legislative committees and sub-
committees. Charles Jordan is the chair
of the Calendar Committee. The Calen-
dar Committee is represented in his per-
son on the Agenda Committee. We'll be
working on your behalf to coordinate
matters and bring calendar items as
soon as possible. We're informed by
Calendar Committee chair that we
probably will not have calendar items to i
deal with in plenary here untU Saturday V;'
morning. So I would remind you of the
printed agenda for the balance of today
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and to announce the agenda for tomor-
row: at 8:30 &.m., again a 30-niinute time
for worship; at 9, a 15-minute time for
nominations. Those that are printed al-
ready in your DCA, pp. 84-86, will be
considered. Among them: University
Senate, General Council on Finance and
Administration, Judicial Council, and
others. A time tomorrow then, nomina-
tions only, not elections. Then at 9:15
tomorrow, courtesies if requested; 9:20,
agenda, presiding officer an-
nouncements, and ac^ournment to legis-
lative committees at 9:30 tomorrow
morning for the balance of the day.
BISHOP SOLOMON: All right, our
agenda has been outlined for us. We
move in accordance. Yes, will you go to
microphone 8, please? And state your
name and your conference.
BOB WATERS (Texas): My name is
Bob Waters. I am from the Texas Con-
ference. Bishop, I, Ln behalf of the
delegation, have a motion intended to
influence our agenda. Will that motion
be in order at this time?
BISHOP SOLOMON: Well, the mo-
tion is in order. I would remind us that,
according to our rules, requests for agen-
da items are to be referred to the Agenda
Committee. However, if the body so
chose by 2/3 vote, those rules could be
suspended. I'll leave it to you to make
your motion.
WATERS: Then I should move the
suspension of the rule in order to con-
sider the establishing of the order of the
day.
BISHOP SOLOMON: All right, the
motion is before us. Is it seconded? And
it is seconded. I would think that we are
ready to proceed to vote. Will you vote
when the light appears? Yes, the rules
are suspended, and you may proceed.
WATERS: I thank my colleagues for
the privilege. In behalf of the Texas Con-
ference delegation, I move that on next
Monday, May 11, at 10 a.m., this as-
sembly shall consider all petitions and
proposals related to the issue of
homosexuality to be followed immedi-
ately by the consideration of all peti-
tions and proposals surrounding the
issue of abortion. Given a second, I
should like to speak to it.
BISHOP SOLOMON: Is there a
second? Yes, it is seconded. You may
speak.
WATERS: On Tuesday morning of
this week, before the first session of this
General Conference had convened, a
local paper headlined its view of our
assembly by announcing: Methodists to
Discuss Homosexuality and Abortion.
To the degree that the media in this
country offers coverage of our proceed-
ings, the first focus is likely to center on
these 2 issues. Our delegation is con-
vinced that this conference will be well
served by the earliest consideration of
both issues since they are serious, dif-
ficult, and urgent~not only to us, but
also to the millions of United
Methodists for whom and/or to whom
we shall speak on many issues. We have
numerous other substantive and dif-
ficult matters to handle. And to make
early decisions on the issues of
homosexuality and abortion is to say to
all who will listen, that we have a broad
and diverse agenda centering on much
more than the 2 big issues which stress
us deeply in mind and emotion. We urge
this body to establish this order of the
day for next Monday, 10 a.m.
BISHOP SOLOMON: All right. I
think, yes, will you go to microphone 10,
please, and state your name and your
conference.
LAWSON (California-Pacific):
Bishop, I want to oppose this motion. I
think we should not allow the media to
determine what are the crucial issues
before this General Conference. To
bring a proposal . . .
BISHOP SOLOMON: All right now,
sisters and brothers, let me interrupt
Brother Lawson just a moment. This is
the family of God at work. We're not
trying to win or to lose, we're trying to
discern together the will of God. And I
trust that we will refrain from applause
in order that we may build one another
up in love and hold one another up in
prayer. You may proceed. Brother Law-
son.
LAWSON: I would simply repeat I
think it's a shame for us to consider
agendiis put forward by the media. I do
not believe in any sense of the word that
homosexuality or abortion are the criti-
cal issues for the mission of the church
today. Fourteen million children die
around the world as we gather here. We
have White, Black, blue, green, yellow
people all across our nation, all across
the globe, who are hungry, who suffer
from the principalities and powers that
would destroy life. We, the church, are
supposed to be about the business of
proclaiming life in God, in Christ Jesus,
in the Kingdom. And for this General
Conference to be stampeded into the
notion that the critical issues are abor-
tion or homosexuality says more about
us than it says either about Jesus or the
gospel, or it says about the Kingdom.
And I oppose the motion because I think
we should permit those resolutions that
come on as legislative committees are
able to do the work and release them.
And if it meiins, therefore, that we have
to work until 1 a.m. Friday night or
Saturday morning the 16th, so be it. But
let's determine the agenda on some
other basis.
BISHOP SOLOMON: All right,
you've had a speech for and a speech
against. Yes, I recognize the delegate
that's seated to my left at the rear. Will
you go to microphone 12, please? And
state your name and conference.
DAVID QUEE (Sierra Leone): I arise
to oppose the motion on the grounds
that the speaker has not given us sub-
stantial reasons for wemting to change
the order of the day. We have more
important issues to be discussed. Surely
the criteria used for determining the
issue of homosexuality and abortion
may not be as important as all of the
day's tasks.
BISHOP SOLOMON: All right, thank
you, that is a speech for. Is anyone wish-
ing to speak otherwise? I'm sorry,
speech against. All right, I think we are
ready to vote. Yes? I'm sorry. Yes, will
you please go to microphone 5 and state
your name and conference?
JOE KILPATRICK (North Georgia):
Bishop, my name is Joe Kilpatrick from
the North Georgia Conference. I'm a
layperson. I wish to speak in favor of the
motion. I think this is a workable
proposal. I don't think that it is set be-
cause of the media. I think it is set be-
cause of the interest of this body in
surveys made by The United Methodist
Reporter. This homosexuality issue
rated no. 1 across the jurisdictions of our
conference, of our church. I think that
the abortion issue is linked in the minds
of many with sexuality attitudes and
actions, and I do not think that we need
to delay the debate on these until the
wee hours, when time is limited for vital
expression by the members of this body.
I urge the support of the motion. Thank
you.
BISHOP SOLOMON: All right. Yes.
You may go to microphone 4.
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May 8, 1992
THOMAS MURPHY (Virginia): Tom
Murphy of Virginia Conference. I call
the question.
BISHOP SOLOMON: Well, I think we
will hold to our order of 3 speeches for
and against. But since we are ready to
vote . . . yes? The Waters motion before
us is to establish an order of the day for
10 a.m. on Monday. It wUl take a 2/3
vote of the body to establish such an
order. WUl you please vote when the
light appears. (427 yes, 521 no, 7 absten-
tions). It is not approved. We shall
proceed now with our agenda items. I
want to call on Allen Norris for the
Committee on Presiding Officers.
ALLEN NORRIS (North Carolina):
Bishop Solomon and members of the
General Conference, the Committee on
Presiding OfTicers is pleased to an-
nounce that the presiding bishop for
Friday morning's session will be Bishop
Elias Galvan of the Phoenix area.
BISHOP SOLOMON: Thank you very
much. Yes, will you go please to
microphone 2? State your name and
conference.
CHARLES PEARCE (Florida):
bishop. I have a motion requesting in-
formation so that we General Con-
ference delegates can be better
informed. May I give the motion, please,
sir?
BISHOP SOLOMON: You may.
PEARCE: I move that this General
Conference, excuse me, I move that the
general secretaries of all of our general
boards and agencies submit to this 1992
General Conference their cost-reduc-
tion programs with the estimated dol-
lars saved for the past quadrennium. I
also request a list of their planned cost-
reduction programs for this coming
quadrennium. Further, it is requested
that this data be distributed to the
General Conference delegates no later
than the morning session of May 9,
1992, sir. If I could have a second, I could
speak to it.
BISHOP SOLOMON: Is there a
second? Yes, it is seconded. You may
speak.
PEARCE: Our Florida Annual Con-
ference is the only one that I know any-
thing about, particularly. But we have
had to have staff reductions at our con-
ference level. We ran out of money so
that we had to have our only special
called session in 20 years in February. In
the Miami area, for instance, we have
many, many people out of work, and we
would like to know what our general, the
people of~the local grass roots people of
our annual conference-would like to
know what is being done on the general
boards and agencies to reduce costs. In
the Advance DCA, the general secretary
of Church and Society, if you would take
on the first page, has instituted reforms
and streamlined his agency so that it can
be more efficient. And I applaud him
and his agency for what he and his group
have done.
BISHOP SOLOMON: All right.
PEARCE: Thank you.
BISHOP SOLOMON: Thank you.
The matter is properly before us. And I
sense you as a body are ready to vote.
This is a motion of direction for general
secretaries in terms of cost reduction
achieved and cost reduction plans in mo-
tion. WUl you vote when the light ap-
pears? (570 yes, 343 no, 18 abstentions).
The motion is sustained. We'U proceed
now to hear announcements from the
Secretary of the General Conference,
Carolyn Marshall. I'm sorry, to my right,
yes? All right, wUl you go to microphone
10, and state your name and conference,
please?
TERRY GREGORY (North Arkan-
sas): Point of information, please. I
think it would be helpful for me, and
may be helpful for the body of General
Conference, to know how many staff
people we have here from the general
agencies: what, how much, from where
does their support come, and what is
their per diem.
BISHOP SOLOMON: WeU, your in-
quiry is appropriate, but unless there is
a motion, we as a body wUl need to
proceed on with our agenda.
GREGORY: Then I so move.
BISHOP SOLOMON: All right. Is
there a second? It is seconded. Do you
wish to speak further to it?
GREGORY: I've heard a lot of ques-
tions since I've been here about the
money being spent from the general
agencies, and I just think it would be
helpful to us to know how much is spent
on staff coming to General Conference.
BISHOP SOLOMON: All right. I do
not see other persons wishing to speak
on this motion. It is properly before us.
WUl you please vote when the light ap-
pears. (541 yes, 378 no, 11 abstentions).
The motion is approved. I am inviting
your suggestions since you made the mo-
tion, if you have enabling motions by
which you want to get this before the
body. Or will you leave this to the
General Secretaries simply to provide ^
the data through the DCA"! Would that 9
be acceptable?
GREGORY: That is acceptable.
BISHOP SOLOMON: Thankyou veiy
much. We continue on our agenda as we
turn to the secretary of the General Con-
ference, Carolyn Marshall, who shall
lead us in appropriate announcements.
CAROLYN MARSHALL: Some
several announcements appear on pp.
122-123 of the daUy DCA. Two to lift for
our particiUar information. One in
recognition of the General Conference
fast in effect through Friday morning.
The niff School of Theology breakfast
has been changed from Friday to Satur-
day. Breakfast will start at 7 a.m. in the
Keeneland Suite, mezzanine level, Hyatt
Regency. And secondly, this will be par-
ticularly applicable to those persons
who are not delegates, but who are in
attendance here at General Conference.
Worship services are planned each after-
noon at 2:30, Trinity United Methodist
Church, located three blocks south of
the Convention Center. You're urged to
make those services a part of your daUy
experience here. For your information.
Rev. J. Jeannette Cooper is the preacher
this afternoon.
BISHOP SOLOMON: Thankyou very
much. By action of this body, we have
proclaimed a time of prayer and fasting.
Today, by action of the Congress of the
United States, is also designated as a
national day of prayer. When John Wes-
ley listed the chief means of grace, he
always began the list with prayer, the
Scriptures, and Holy Communion.
WhUe it is important for us to be
reminded in a disciplined fashion of our
commitment to be a praying people, let
us surely affirm for ourselves that's who
we are and who we want to be everyday
of our life. Prior to our adjournment to
legislative committees, I am going to ask
Bishop Ernest T. Dixon to come and
lead us in our prayer of sending forth.
Bishop Dixon.
BISHOP ERNEST T. DKON: Let us
pray.
Qyrayer)
BISHOP SOLOMON: Amen. You are
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THE GENERAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Louisville, Kentucky
Saturday, May 9th, 1992
Vol.4 No. 5
Delegates Tackle Petitions, Prepare for Debate
Legislative committees of the 200th anniversary
United Methodist General Conference plowed steadily
through piles of petitions Friday, and delegates pre-
pared to begin plenary debate Saturday morning on cal-
endar items.
By late Friday committee work had been completed
on a number of major issues, including a new worship
book, the homosexuality study, general church appor-
tionments, location of the General Board of Global Min-
istries, and proposals for ministry with Hispanics and
Native Americans. Minority reports were being readied
on some topics.
Friday morning the Financial Administration Legis-
lative Committee on a vote of 5140 approved the rec-
ommendation of the General Board of Global Ministries
relocation study committee that the church's missions
agency be moved from New York City to a city yet to be
chosen. This action is contrary to the vote of the Gen-
eral and Judicial Administration Legislative Commit-
tee, which sided with the General Council on Ministries
and the General Council on Finance and Administra-
tion, who asked that all general agency headquarters
be retained in their current locations through the next
quadrennium.
Friday afternoon the Discipleship Committee com-
pleted its work on the proposed new book of worship
and rituals for the denomination that counts almost 10
million members worldwide. The volume, designed pri-
marily for pastors and others who plan and lead wor-
ship, will supplement the United Methodist Hymnal.
Scheduled for action Saturday morning are propos-
als on Hispanics; older adult, prison, and deaf minis-
tries; and the quadrennial theme. Other issues will be
considered as time permits before the scheduled 12:30
p.m. acUoximment.
On Friday evening many delegates completed a 24-
hour fast in response to the events in Los Angeles and
nationwide. Money saved was to be contributed to the
United Methodist Committee on Relief.
Sunday, the 998 delegates will take a break from
their labors to attend worship services in the Louisville
region. Some of the delegates and other conference par-
ticipants will occupy pulpits.
Sunday afternoon and evening, the Louisville Con-
ference will present two performances of a musical cele-
bration, "Lost in Wonder, Love, and Praise." A
300-voice choir and orchestra will be featured, along
with the widely acclaimed Junaluska Singers. The cele-
bration will take place at 4 and 7 p.m. in the Macauley
Theatre at Fourth and Broadway in Louisville.
— Robert Lear
Agenda
Saturday, May 9
8:30 a.m.
Worship
9.00 a.m.
Conmiittee on Agenda
Calendar Committee
General Council on Ministries
GCOM Calendar Items
10:45 a.m.
Other Calendar Items
Committee on Agenda
Committee on Presiding Officers
Announcements
12:30 p.m.
Plenary Adjournment
2:30 p.m.
Legislative Committees
7:30 p.m.
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many times during this General Conference.
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May 9, 1992
Arizona Choir to Sing in Today's Worship Services
Sixty-eight years old is the average age
of members of the sanctuary choir from
Shepherd of the Hills UMC, Sun City
West, Arizona. The choir ^11 help lead
worship at both worship services today.
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Singing in the 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. General Con-
ference worship services today is the sanctuary choir of
the Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church,
Sun City West, AZ. They will present pre-service con-
certs for both services at 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The af-
ternoon service will be at Trinity United Methodist
Church. John Dorch is director.
The choir began when the church was founded in a
new retirement community in 1980. Five singers and
an accompanist on a small electronic organ provided
musical leadership in the early days. The congregation
met in the community's social hall. As the chuj-ch grew,
the choir rehearsed in a nearby funeral home chapel.
Early in 1984, 350 church members raised enough
money to begin construction of a building which was
opened in 1985. Although the sanctuary was built to ac-
commodate 600 persons, two Sunday services are now
needed to seat worshipers during the peak winter
months. The choir sings for both morning services.
Some interesting statistics about the choir are:
* average age is 68 years;
* average years of choir experience is 44 years;
* members have come from 23 different states and
have lived in Sun City West an average of 5 years;
* musicians have retired from 28 different profes-
sions. The choir includes 8 professional musicians;
* five of the original choir members still sing in the
choir.
We welcome this unusual and outstanding group of
singers!
Preaching in the 8:30 a.m. service today is Bishop
Ruediger Minor of the Dresden Germany Area. Litur-
gist is Edward Puslecki of Warsaw, Poland. Puslecki is
the general superintendent of United Methodist work
in Poland.
The Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell, senior pastor of Wind-
sor Village United Methodist Church, Houston, TX,
preaches at 2:30 p.m. W.E. "Buddy" Arnold, North Lit-
tle Rock, AR, Arkansas Conference lay leader, is litur-
gist.
Serving as organist for both services is Michael
Wright of Louisville. Wright is organist/chofr master of
Louisville's Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church.
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Speaker Assignments to Local Churches
Many guest speakers will be filling pulpits in area churches during
General Conference. Following are the assignments as
reported to or arranged by the Local Committee:
Sunday May 10
Bishops Location
Heinrich BoUeter Crescent Hill
Edward Ccirroll St. John (Louisville)
Wayne Clymer Highland
Emerson Colaw Parkview
Paul Duffey Brandenburg
R. Kern Eutsler Carrollton First
Paul L.A. Granadosin Pleasant Grove (New Abany)
C.W. Hancock Graefenburg
J.Woodrow Heam Bethany
Leroy C. Hodapp Evansville District
L. Bevel Jones III Beechmont
Walter F. Klaiber Advent
J. Lloyd Knox Epworth
Clay Lee Jr First (Corydon)
William B. Lewis Elizabethtown Memorial
Richard Looney Grant Line (New Albany)
James K. Mathews Aldersgate
Robert Morgan Fourth Avenue
Abel T. Miizorewa Shively
Emerito P. Nacpil Mount Washington
John Alfred Ndoricimpa .... Oakdale
Roy C. Nichols Virginia Avenue
Roy Short Marcus Lindsey
Forrest Stith R.E. Jones
Mack B. Stokes Cooper Memorial
Richard Wilke St. Matthews
Joseph Yeakel Centenary (New Albany)
Hans Vaexby Watkins Memorial
Clergy Lx)catioii
Roger Barr Crawford Consolidated
Charles E. Barton Bethel (Meade County)
David Brazelton Middletown
Martin A. Case Old Capitol
Thom White Wolf Fassett.. DePauw
Ben H. Feemster Audubon Park
James Ferree City Road Chapel
S. Stephen Foster Hobbs Chapel
Larry Goodpaster Christ (Georgetown)
Aaron M. Gray Aliens Chapel
Sharon Halderman Salem (Indiana)
James Han First Korean (RadclifO
Ezra Earl Jones Jeffersontown
Edward A. Kail Bethel GBuUit County)
Fritz Mutti Campbellsburg
Perry Newbury Preston Highway
Judith A. Olin Wesley Manor
Marceliand A. Pascasio Jr. Kuttawa
Edward Puslecki Immanuel
Yvonne B. Trueblood Dennie Memorial
J. Philip Wogaman Zion/Clifton Heights
Edwin Zeiders Marengo Gndiana)
Laity Location
Sally Askew Cletrkson Circuit
Jerry Brewster, Taylorsville
Jerry Brewster Christ United Methodist
Men (May 9)
J.W. Holsinger Grace/Hazelwood
Charles Holston Edwardsville (Ind.)
Gus Gustafson Wesley Chapel (New Albany)
Chuck Jones Parkway
Betty Whitehurst Mount Holly
In Churches That Have Made Arrangments
Themselves
Rinaldo Hernandez (translator)
Centenary (Shelbyville)
William Hinson Christ
Evelyn Laycock St. Mark
Ruth Ann Miller (alternate)
Leitchfield
William Quick Epiphany
Bishop Robert H. Spain St. Paul
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The Church in the Midst of Turmoil
Germany East
Das kann dock nicht alles gewesen sein.
"That cannot be all there is." So goes a ballad popu-
lar in East Germany during the past generation.
"This is the feeling of many people today," explained
the Rev. Roland Roeseler, 59, superintendent of the
Zwickau District and chairperson of the Germany East
delegation. Thirty-four congregations of about 8,000
United Methodists call the Zwickau District home. The
district is in Saxony near the Bavarian and Czech bor-
ders.
"Something is missing in the lives of many persons,
especially the young," Roeseler continued, "which the
'things' of consumerism cannot fill." This vacuum in
daily life evolves fi-om unrealized hopes for economic
improvement, a lingering lack of trust, and the residue
of state-supported atheism. Aggravated by high unem-
ployment, this frustration — shared by many young peo-
ple in eastern Germany — is reflected in growing
violence and aimlessness, Roeseler added.
But this situation in the former German Democratic
Republic (GDR) offers the church an "important possi-
bility to build a caring community and a sense of Chris-
tian direction" in the lives of millions, Roeseler noted.
Under Communism, United Methodists could speak
fi-eely only within their congregations, he explained,
and could not engage in public evangelistic and out-
reach activities. Concerts, publications, public book ta-
bles, and a variety of mission activities now provide
new opportunities for congregational outreach.
Roeseler said that about one-third of United Meth-
odism's 120 ministers in the former GDR were involved
in round-table conferences which brought Communist
Party, community, and church leaders together during
East Germany's 'TDloodless revolution" in 1989-90.
What began as a peace movement grew into a fi-eedom
movement, Roeseler noted.
The people, who gathered in churches where they
were fi-ee to express themselves, moved out to demon-
strate with chants of "We are the people," a response to
the government's insistence it was "of, for, and by the
people." Encouraged by their progress, demonstrators
changed the original chant as their movement unified,
shouting, "We are one people!"
The current four conferences in Germany submitted
to this General Conference a joint petition calling for
unification.
Attracted to a Methodist youth movement in 1948,
Roeseler realized four years later that he wanted to en-
ter the ordained ministry. His experience of a call came
during an annual conference session in the famous Tho-
maskirche, Leipzig, where Johann Sebastian Bach
served as musical director.
Today, Roeseler's son is also a minister.
-Tom Potter
Cuba
His first word was "impactful" as Bishop Joel Ajo
Fernandez of the Methodist Church in Cuba began de-
scribing the daily life of the Methodist Church in Cuba.
For 110 years the Methodists have been in Cuba. Dur-
ing the past few years, more than 30,000 new members
have helped to create 92 new congregations.
"Oiu" church enables a person to act in daily life,
Bishop Ajo said." We revolve around the rudimentary
aspects of church life. There are worship times, pastoral
duties, and the daily life of committed laity.
"We have renewed hope in Jesus Christ and renewed
commitment to the pattern of spirituality of John
Wesley."
The Methodist Church of Cuba has day-to-day con-
tact with the Castro government, not as revolutionary
Christians or as members of the Cormnunist Party, but
as an alternative way of thinking.
"There is mistrust," Bishop Ajo commented, 'TDut our
spirituality is seen as integral balancing the internal
and the social. The government understands that."
Bishop Ajo said the Cuban Methodist Church is
"trained to reach large nimibers of people."
Soon the Methodists of Cuba hope to have a printing
press and television programs, along with the ability to
disseminate information to the populace. "We can
transform society," Bishop Ajo said.
"We are not a political group as are the human
rights groups in Cuba, but Cubans committed to im-
pacting change within our country.
"We are an informed membership in dialogue with
our government while doing nothing behind their
backs."
"We are the church of Jesus Christ," he concluded.
—Billie R. Dalton
Editor's note: "The Church in the Midst of Turmoil" is a
series of profiles on conferences ministering in regions ex-
periencing political unrest.
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TV program focuses
on response to AIDS
Tune in United Methodist TV programming in your
hotel room at 7-8 a.m. and 9-10 p.m. today.
"Why We Care About AIDS" visits a small-town
grandmother who finds strength and new under-
standing about discrimination through her personal en-
counter with AIDS. An urban pastor ministers to
children traumatized by AIDS. And in the Midwest, a
mother whose child has AIDS deals with her situation
by reaching out to parents who have lost children to the
disease.
This program was produced jointly by the General
Board of Global Ministries and United Methodist Com-
munications.
"Catch the Spirit" takes viewers to DeKalb, Texas,
to witness the Jubilee Quartet and to Ortez, Colo.,
where an unusual man cares for a church that many
people have forgotten. The show also features an ap-
prentice program at Bethune-Cookman College in Flor-
ida and congregations in New York City who worship
separately but simultaneously in English, Spanish, Ko-
rean, and Chinese languages.
Included in this special hour-long program is a one-
minute update of yesterday's General Conference ac-
tion.
Tune in to Channel 8 at the Brown Hotel; Channel
6, Gait House/Gait House East and Holiday Inn Down-
town; Channel 4, Hyatt; Channel 14, Seelbach; and
check your Visitel channel at other hotels.
Ufiing American Si^
IjangUBge, Paula and Tom
WilliamB sign the proceedings
in a plenary session. They are
from Cameron UMC for the
Deaf in Cincinnati, Ohio.
RALPH BAKER PHOTO
Tliree-month-old Lawson Williams will
go for the record for attendance at
consecutive General Conferences — in
2072! Lawson is held by his dad, Larry
Williams, who learned Portugese as a
child in a missionary family in Brazil
and who is serving as a translator
here. The Williamses are from
Ballwin, Mo. Bishop Joao Somane
Machado (Mozambique) looks on.
JOHN GOODWIN PHOTO
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Bishop Short Is Long on Service
Bits 'n Pieces
Bishop Roy Hunter Short of Hermitage, Term., says
he is attending his 19th General Conference. Elected to
the episcopacy in 1948, he may be the oldest bishop in
attendance here — but Bishop Lloyd Christ Wicke was
elected in the Evangelical United Brethren (EUB)
Church the week before Short became a bishop in The
Methodist Church. Bishop Wicke has also been here for
part of the time.
This General Conference is a homecoming of sorts
for Bishop Short, 90. A native son of Louisville, he grew
up 11 blocks from the convention center. He is accompa-
nied by his son, the Rev. Riley P. Short, a reserve
clergy delegate from the Florida Conference.
The 1939 uniting conference was Bishop Short's all-
time favorite conference; he says, adding that he is the
only bishop still alive who was present at that confer-
ence and allowing that he was quite young then.
Bishop Short may be retired, but he's still preach-
ing. This Sunday will find him in the pulpit of Marcus
Lindsey United Methodist Church, which is in the
neighborhood where he grew up. He offered the opening
prayer Tuesday night for the Episcopal Address.
This reporter had a serendipitous meeting with
Robert Thornbury, one of Bishop Short's classmates at
the University of Louisville. Thornbury was pleased to
learn that his friend Roy is still alive and at work.
Thornbury, a Roman Catholic layman, remembers his
classmate as a dashing fellow with the "gift of gab." He
was not at all surprised to learn that his former class-
mate became a United Methodist bishop.
That "gift of gab" must have grown into the gift of
preaching. Bishop Short is remembered for delivering
the good news with power and passion. Upon learning
that Bishop Short will preach this Sunday, one of his
former parishioners urged me to hear for myself this
dynamic preacher and leader.
— Patricia Ann Meyers
RALPH BARER PHOTO
Bishop Roy Short offers the opening prayer for The Episcopal
Address on Tuesday night.
These items are in the "Did you know" department.
If you have interesting tidbits to share about dele-
gates or doings, please jot them down and bring
them to Barbara Dunlap-Berg at the DCA office on
the lower level of the convention center.
Three members of the Euper fami ly of Saginaw,
Mich., are General Conference delegates from the
Detroit Conference. Jacqueline K. Euper and the
Rev. Terry A. Euper (reserve) are the parents of
Stephen T. Euper.
Two legislative committee vice chairs are candidates
for the episcopacy. They are the Rev. Ann B. Sherer,
Texas Conference, and the Rev. Alfred L. Norris,
Louisiana Conference. The Rev. Vance Summers Jr.
was listed in yesterday's edition as a vice chair; he is
a chair. We apologize.
Five committee chairs are women, representing four
jurisdictions. The 36 committee chairs, vice chairs,
and secretaries (three officers in each of 12 commit-
tees) are comprised of 17 women and 19 men; 20 aree
clergy and 16 are laity. Two of the 36 committee of-
ficers are from the Northeastern Jurisdiction, seven
from the North Central Jurisdiction; 10 from the
Southeastern Jurisdiction; 10 from the South Cen-
tral Jurisdiction; five from the Western Jurisdiction;
and two officers are from the Central Conferences.
Congratulations to Faith and Missions Committee.
Members smartly combined what may be a record 64
petitions into a single calendar item. The 96-mem-
ber group debated two petitions related to homosexu-
ality and refined them. Then they wisely combined
most of the remaining petitions into a single item.
Since becoming the first Hispanic bishop in North
American Methodism in 1988, Bishop Elias Galvan
has been honored often. But his previous honors
hadn't prepared him for what happened as he pre-
sided over the Friday morning session. David Quee,
an attorney from Sierra Leone, was being nominated
to the Judicial Council. Bishop Galvan asked if the
nomination was in regard to the Judicial Council.
"Yes, my lord," replied the Rev. Joseph Renner, also
of Sierra Leone. After the laughter, Bishop Galvan
responded, with evident humility, "Muchas gracias."
In 1981, a Catholic priest began working with weav-
ers in Guatemala, helping them to earn extra in-
come by creating beautiful stoles. Each stole
typically takes 27 hours to make. Often at United
Methodist gatherings the stoles are sold. Look for
Jack Collins of Murphysboro, 111., "the man in the
burgundy Guatemalan vest." He is carrying a black
bag fiUed with stoles. Proceeds from the stole sales
help provide tuition, uniforms, and tutoring to chil-
dren at Hogar del Ninos, an orphanage supported by
the Advance in Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala.
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Announcements
Delegates are invited to learn more about health and
human services provided by the members of the
United Methodist Association of Health and Welfare
Ministries. Visit UMA's information room, #358 in the
Gait House East from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
••*
Officers were elected by the Writing Committee for the
"Message to the United States." Chairperson, R.
Randy Day, Secretary, Anna Rhee. The committee has
begun its writing. It plans to send the message to the
President, all senators, all members of the House of
Representatives, and mayors of large cities, among
others.
Saturday, May 9
People in 12-step recovery programs are invited to
attend a discussion meeting from 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.,
Com Island Room, Gait House, May 9 thru 15.
•**
Bering Memorial UMC, a reconciling congregation in
Houston, will present "AIDS and other Healing
Ministries," a luncheon forum about their pioneering
work in AIDS ministries, Saturday, May 9, Days Inn,
Suite 615. A $5 lunch will be available.
***
The Committee of 100 and other supporters will meet
briefly at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday in the south bleacher
area of the convention auditorium (next to area of
translation booths).
***
All Conference Council Directors are invited to the
home of Rhoda Peters, Director of the LouisviUe
Conference COM, for dinner on Saturday, May 9 at
6:30 p.m. Vans will leave the Gait House at 6 p.m.
***
The Genetic Science Task Force will sponsor a session
discussing its report on Saturday, May 9, 1 p.m., room
106, convention center.
**•
Anyone under 25. . . Whether you are a delegate,
visitor, or reserve, please meet at the back northwest
comer of the plenary room at 12:45 p.m. on May 9. We
need you! Deborah M. Wilcock, Eastern, Pa.
Sunday, May 10
Members of the Northeastern Jurisdiction of Black
Methodists for Church Renewal and other interested
persons are invited to meet episcopal candidates,
Sunday, May 10 from 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.. Gait House
East, Kingshead Room. Contact Anne Williams,
Brown Hotel to schedule an appointment.
National Black Methodists for Church Renewal, Inc.,
dinner will be held Sunday, May 10, 4:00 p.m. at R,E.
Jones UMC. Donation - $10. Contact Joseph Roberson
or Betty Henderson for reservations. Transportation
available at the Jefferson Street entrance from 3 p.m. -
3:45 p.m.
Monday, May 11
The General Board of Global Ministries will sponsor
an issues briefing on Monday, May 11, 12:30 p.m. to 2
p.m., Hyatt Regency South Ballroom. Box lunches wiU
be available for $6 on a first-come first-served basis.
*••
The New York Annual Conference dinner will be held
Monday, May 11 at 5:30 p.m. Contact Jane Allen
Middleton or Ernest Swiggett, (A-6-1).
•**
Northern Covenant will meet Monday, May 11 after
the last plenaiy session in room 203. Delegations from
Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri areas wiU meet for
fellowship and get-acquainted time.
***
The Philadelphia Area will sponsor a dinner on
Monday, May 11 at 5:45 p.m, Delta Restaurant, 434
West Market Street.
•**
A Boston Area UMC dinner with Bishop and Mrs. F.
Herbert Skeete is set for Monday, May 11 at 6 p.m. in
the Cherokee-Shawnee Room at the Hyatt. $14 per
person. Reservations needed A.SA.P. to Richard L.
Evans.
Tuesday, May 12
Mississippi delegates and friends will meet for dinner
on Tuesday, May 12, 6 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency.
**•
Louisville Area dinner with Bishop Spain will be held
Tuesday, May 12, 6 p.m., Masterson's Restaurant,
Cardinal Room. For reservations contact Ray Webster
(A-18-5) by Monday, May 11 at 9 am.
••*
A forum of representatives from the United Methodist
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Church will discuss issues and take phone-in questions
from listeners on the regionally known "Metz Here"
radio talk show with host Mr. Milton Metz. The show
will air live on WHAS-AM Radio, 840 at 10 p.m.
••*
The German delegation luncheon will be held
Tuesday, May 12 at 12:45 p.m. in the Bristol Bar and
Grille at the Kentucky Center for the Arts.
***
Wisconsin Area delegates and friends are invited to a
fdlowship dinner, Tuesday, May 12, 5:45 p.m. at
Charley's Restaurant (comer of Main and 6th Streets).
Reservations must be made with Phyllis Rodriguez
(589-5200), room 1710 by noon on Monday, May 11.
Thursday, May 14
The Professional Association of United Methodist
Church Secretaries luncheon will be held Thursday,
May 14, 1 p.m. at The Old House Restaurant. Meet at
the South Lobby exit of the convention center on the
comer of Fourth and Jefferson at 12:45 p.m., $4 - $6.
L.A. local churches respond
to human needs following riots
The latest figures emerging from assessments of the
Los Angeles riots and fires indicate 40,000 jobs were
lost — probably 10,000 permanently.
Local churches are supplying food, clothing, emer-
gency housing and transportation, coimseling, and
other human-need resources for those displaced by last
week's destruction.
While initial reports indicated mostly Black and Ko-
rean businesses and homes were affected, more recent
accounts note 40 percent of the businesses burned and
looted were Latino-owned.
President Bush and his cabinet members visited the
City of Angels, expressed "horror and dismay" at the
destruction, and heard firsthand the stories of anger,
fear, fi-ustration, and need fi-om the residents.
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UM-
COR) has named the Advance Special for this crisis
"L.A. Relief^ehabilitation Fund," #901735-2. Advance
gifts will be forwarded to the California-Pacific Confer-
ence and allocated to relief centers at a variety of
churches including Faith, Holman, Korean-Central,
Wilshire (Pico Union Hispanic Center), Vermont
Square, and Wesley United Methodist churches in Los
Angeles, and Enterprise United Methodist Church,
Compton, in the Long Beach District.
Donations may be made through any annual confer-
ence treasurer or directly to UMCOR.
For additional information, contact the Rev. Robert
Smith, Los Angeles District superintendent, (213) 749-
6310. Smith is a member of the California-Pacific Con-
ference delegation.
— Peg Parker
PENTECOST WEEKEND
OBSERVANCE
The CouncU of Bishops of The United Method-
ist Church calls upon United Methodist people
everywhere to observe a special time of prayer,
fasting, and sacrificial giving during Pentecost
weekend, June 6-7, 1992.
This weekend observance is to remind us of the
tragic pain, violence, loss, and death that both
preceded and followed the Rodney King verdict
and to make us sensitive to the human needs and
tensions that make violence and brutality all too
common in oar communities all over the world.
This we do because all Christians are called to be
agents of justice and peace, reconciliation and re-
building.
Our offerings, identified by Advance Special
#901735-2, will be channeled by annual confer-
ence treasxu-ers through UMCOR for relief and re-
habilitation in the Los Angeles community. In
annual conferences where situations of violence
have created similar needs, up to one-half of the
offering may be retained for use there.
M/S/C Council of Bishops
5/8/92
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New System Speeds Legislative
Process
A complex network of computers and wires now re-
places a series of typewriters, piles of paper, and over-
worked runners.
The net result is a speedier process, but slightly
higher anxiety levels as committee officers and Daily
Christian Advocate volunteer recorders settle into a
new operating system.
The design is the result of months of cooperative
planning by the staffs of the secretary's office and the
DCA. John Brawn, a senior auditor for Hewlett-
Packard from California, and Mike Cunningham, the
Director of Information Systems for The United Meth-
odist Publishing House, put their heads together to
hatch the scheme. Brawn says he tested the design
with wires r unn ing from his bedroom through the liv-
ing room to the kitchen.
As might be expected, the plan was not without its
setbacks. When Brawn arrived, he found that a tele-
phone company that had earlier promised use of phone
wires was no longer at the convention center. The end
result was that Brawn, his father Mel Brawn, and DCA
staffers Vem Denney and Glenn Hinton, along with
volunteers Cannon Kinnard and Gere Reist crawled in,
under, and between convention center floors to pull
wires to each committee room.
Cunningham shipped a total of 45 computers and 23
printers from Nashville. Somewhat worried about com-
puters on a trailer truck, he arranged for alternate
transportation of 10 of the computers and eight print-
ers. The staffs subsequently spent two days setting up
equipment and training recorders and committee offi-
cers in the intricacies of the plan.
The system, designed by Brawn, is capable of track-
ing automatically the membership of a committee, cal-
culating the number of votes, finding the pages in the
Advance Editions, appending petitions as submitted,
and generally impressing users with whiz-bang possi-
bilities at a speed-of-light pace.
"One of the advantages of the system," said Brawn,
"is that it guarantees that all petitions will be ad-
dressed, and no petition can be considered more than
once." Moreover, walkie-talkies allow recorders to re-
ceive help from staffers of the DCA or the secretary's of-
fice when they encounter expected computer glitches.
Brawn said the program instructions for the system
required seven notebooks of more than 1,000 typewrit-
ten pages.
It is hoped that the months and years of preparation
will reduce the time it takes to process calendar items
and increase the accvu-acy of the reports. One can hope
that the results will compensate for increased anxiety
levels.
Petitions Response
Here's the way legislative committee officials re-
sponded to the initial use of the new petitions electronic
tracking system:
* Once we got the rhythm of the system through trial
runs, we found it works excellently. We had a few bugs
last night, but this morning it has done very well
Bailey F. Watkins, secretary
Local Church Committee
* / think the new system is going to be very helpful I
suspect we are saving a great deal of time.
Susan D. Messenger, secretary
Conferences Committee
* / like it very much! I know the old system. This sys-
tem has none of the old agonies.. .and few of the old woes.
Mary Johnson, subcommittee secretary
Conferences Committee
* So far it's been great! The only problem we've had
is the one we have right now. [session had just recessed
when computer went down] / have a feeling we'll have
this corrected shortly and have everything right on line
soon!
Glenn Hinton, Systems Analyst and Trainer
United Methodist Publishing House,
Recorder,
Church and Society Committee
* This system appears to be working very well I have
never chaired a committee, but I have participated in
their work. That's my basis for comparisoru
Sandra L. Kelley Lackore
Chair,
Financial Administration Conmiittee
* We lost just one petition, but I think it is working
very well We haven't had any big problems.
David L. Severe
Secretary,
General/Judicial Administration
Richard Peck
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Legislative Status Report
Central Conferences
Conferences
Church and Society
Committee Items
Caieiaar Items
Jnassigned
179
Committee Items
Committee Items
Calendar Items
15 Calendar Iteins
Voted by GC
/ \ //O Voted by GC
\ j Unassigrted
Discipleship
Financial Administration
Unassigned
^ """"N^^^ ^° Calendar ftems
^^^^L \ I Calendar ttems /
^^^^^^^^^m Voted by I
Committee Items ^^^^^^^^^T
206'^^^^^ Committed
Voted by GC
Faith and Mission
Unassigned 74^__^
> — ' -^^ Calendar Items
^^^^^^^^H Voted by
^ -TC
Committee Items
General/Judicial Administration Global Ministries Higher Education & Chaplaincy
Committee items
Calendar Items
56
Voted by GC
Unassigned
^^B \ /O Voted by GC
^^^^^^^^^^■^ Calendar Items I
Committee Items^^^^^^^^ Calendar Hems
Committee Items
■Unassigned
Voted by GC
Unassigned 153
Independent Commissions
Committee Items
48
Local Church
Unassigned
Ordained and Diaconal Ministry
Calendar Items
Unassigned
Voted by GC
Cominiltee ttems
Data for 5/08/92 (10:00 PM)
Calendar ttems
39
Voted by GC
Unassigned
/ \ /' Calendar Itenvs
^^^H|^^^B^ Voted by
Committee Items ^^^^^^
275'
These charts picture the work done by each legislative committee. "Unassigned" shows the number of
petitions that the committee has not yet addressed. "Committee Items" records the number of petitions
being worked on somewhere in the committee. "Calendar Items" indicates the number of petitions voted
on and released by the committee. "Voted by GC" shows the number of calendar items that have been
voted on by the General Conference plenary.
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Legislative Committee Reports
Church and Society
The committee concurred with petitions that:
* call for "serious systemic change" in the U.S.
health care system, including comprehensive benefits
to everyone, an "equitable and efficient" financing sys-
tem, and cost-containment measiu-es;
* declare The United Methodist Church's commit-
ment to work in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic
and urge education and action efforts by local church,
annual conferences, general agencies, and bishops;
* highlight the church's concern for mental health,
noting the influence of dynamics such as violence, ra-
cism, and substance abuse in causing mental stress;
and encourage mental health education, individual ac-
tions, and research and resources;
* encourage doctors and medical institutions to in-
form parents of newborn sons of the dangers and bene-
fits of circumcision;
* support education encouraging abstinence from il-
legal drugs as well as alcohol (addition to SP 72.1);
* call for a ban on television and radio advertising or
alcoholic beverages;
"" lift up the Oxford House model for substance abuse
recovery;
* update the church's resolutions on drug and alco-
hol concerns by adding current information on crack,
cocaine, and other substances;
* call for stronger government action to reduce drug
trafficking and to end covert government operations;
* call on all levels of the church to engage in preven-
tion, intervention, treatment, community organization,
public advocacy, abstinence, and mission evangelism in
confronting the drug crisis;
* condemn any sexual or erotic contact between
adults and children as abusive (SP 72. C); oppose genetic
therapy that can be passed on to offspring; limit genetic
therapy to the alleviation of suffering caused by dis-
ease; and deem genetic data as confidential (SP 72.).
— Suzanne Calvin, Lee Ranck (May 8, 1992, 5:10 p.m.)
Conferences
The conunittee concurred with the following consti-
tutional petitions:
* updating language from "ministerial" to "clergy"
in pars. 23, 25, 35, 36;
* retain the word "may" in par. 43.
The committee voted to amend the Discipline, par.
505 on bishops in jurisdictions and central conferences:
1. Fulfilling the mission of the church shall be the
basis in determining the number of bishops;
2. The number remains the same unless changed by
General Conference. Recommendation for change may
be made by the Commission on Central Conference Af-
fairs or each jurisdictional conference affected and in-
terjurisdictional committee. Recommendations are not
limited to these organizations.
3. Effective immediately.
It concurred on the following petitions:
* Par. 627: journals of the jurisdictional conferences
are no longer required to be printed by the UMPH;
* Par. 628: representation from small churches on
general and jurisdictional boards, include persons irom
churches of small membership;
* Par. 702: amended to make conference lay leader
chair of Board of Laity or its equivalent, and delete
702.8b;
* Par. 745; there may be a committee on ministry to
enlist persons with handicapping conditions in each an-
nual conference to enlist responsibility in program and
advocacy.
The committee concurred to amend par. 701.1 to
read: The clergy membership of an annual conference
shall consist of members in full connection, probation-
ary members, associate members, affiliate members,
and all local pastors under full-time appointment to a
pastoral charge.
a. Remain as is.
b. Change word "lay" to "clergy" before the word
"delegates."
c. Associate members shall have the right to vote in
the annual conference on all matters except in the elec-
tion of lay delegates to the General and jurisdictional
or Central Conferences, and matters of ordination,
character, and conference relations of clergy.
d. All local pastors under full-time appointment to a
pastoral charge shall have the right to vote in the an-
nual conference on all matters except constitutional
amendments, election of lay delegates to General and
jurisdictional or Central conferences, and matters of or-
dination, character, and conference relations of clergy.
e. Delete from Discipline.
f. Affiliate clergy members shall have the right to
vote in the annual conference on all matters except con-
stitutional amendments, election of delegates to the
General and jurisdictional or Central conferences, and
matters or ordination, character, and conference rela-
tions of clergy.
A minority report is expected. It will ask to restore
part-time clergy membership to this paragraph with
some voting limitations.
*Correction to May 8 DCA: page 156, Conferences
report: delete the words "probationary members" frY)m
second item.
— Dan Gangler, Jane Dennis (May 8, 5:p. tn.)
Discipleship
In regard to the proposed Book of Worship, the com-
mittee:
* found replacements for the words "submitting"
and "oversee" in the services of consecration jmd ordi-
nation (pp. 477, 487, 503, 506);
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* changed "Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost" to "Fa-
ther, Son, and Holy Spirit" in the services for commis-
sioning missionaries and deaconnesses (pp. 552 and
554);
* voted 57-35 for non-concurrence with a petition
asking that a "service of infant dedication" be included
in the new Book of Worship (see petition no. DI-12171-
3000-R, pp. 1127-28, Advance DCA, Vol. II);
* approved with 1 dissenting vote in favor of the new
Book of Worship as amended (a minority report will ask
that the prayer beginning "0 Mother God" be restored
to p. 363);
* agreed that portions of the document "A Com-
memoration of Native American Thanksgiving," devel-
oped by Native Americans on site at General
Conference, be incorporated in the section of the wor-
ship book pertaining to Native American Awareness
Sunday.
— Garlinda Burton, Bettie Story May 8, 3: p.m.)
Faith and Mission
The committee concurred with a recommendation of
the General Board of Discipleship to receive "By Water
and the Spirit, A Study of the Proposed United Method-
ist Understanding of Baptism" for church wide study in
the next quadrennium. The committee will recommend
that questions and concerns discussed in the legislative
committee be incorporated in the study document itself.
— Lynne DeMichele, Ann Whiting (May 8, 4:45 p.m.)
Finance and Administration
The committee concurred with a task force recom-
mendation to move the General Board of Global Minis-
tries (GBGM) out of New York City. The vote was 51^0
with one abstention. Committee members opposing the
action said they would submit a minority report recom-
mending that the board stay in New York.
The group heard presentations from Randolph Smith
of Houston, chair of the Task Force to Study the Feasi-
bility of Relocating the GBGM, and the Rev. Donald
Messer of Denver, chair of the GBGM's own location
committee, which opposes leaving New York.
A minority report was also being drafted by mem-
bers who oppose the committee recommendation to put
a cap on the 1993-96 quadrennial general budget based
on the 1992 budget level. The minority is asking that
the budget be set at $472 million, or about 2% increase
per year.
In other action, the committee concurred with:
* an emphasis on using equitable salary funds in an-
nual conferences to fund entry-level pastors serving in
teaching parishes or cooperative parishes;
* a statement that limitations on salary supple-
ments from the equitable salary fund would not result
in denying the minimum salary to pastors who are
serving appointments and are conference members in
good standing;
* a statement that participation in the church
through service and gifts is "an expression of our love
to God;"
* a provision that the church's ban on expending
funds on gay causes shall not limit the church's minis-
try in response to the HIV epidemic.
The committee concurred on several other petitions
and voted nonconcurrence on 50.
— Jean Lyles, Willie Teague (May 8, 5: p. m.)
General and Judicial Administration
The committee voted concvirrence with the following
petitions:
* report of the Advisory/Coordinating Committee on
Older Adults that its proposed budget for the 1993-96
quadrennium be $100,000 (GJ-10861-3000-A$);
* recommendation of the Interagency Task Force on
AIDS be continued for the 1993-96 quadrennium to
keep the issue of AIDS before the general church in-
cluding recommended funding of $20,000 to ensiu-e the
participation of persons whose lives have been touched
by mV/AIDS (GJ-10732-S$);
* study of the report on strengthening small-mem-
bership churches following an amendment recommend-
ing local ecumenical involvements (GJ-10791-3000-S);
* recommendation of the Task Force on Chapter VIII
that an administrative and judicial procedures manual
be created by the General Council on Finance and Ad-
ministration in consultation with the General Board of
Higher Education and Ministry and additional church
legal resources (GJ-10691-3000-R$);
* creation of an Ann a Howard Shaw Day and of an
amendment that churches around the world "may" (in-
stead of "shall") observe it as a day to remember the
struggle of "women and men to be equal in every aspect
of their common life" (GJ-10619-3000-R$);
* setting May as Christian Family Month (GJ-
10971-3000-R);
* report on the use of biblical theological language
and the recommendation that the study document
Words That Hurt, Words That Heal- Language About
God and People continue to be used (GJ-10886-3000-A).
—Ralph Baker, Linda Green (May 8, 12:33p.m.)
Global Ministries
The committee concurred with petitions as amended:
* implementing a National Plan for Hispanic Minis-
try, with funding of $3.1 million taken from the general
fund;
* approving a Native American Comprehensive Plan
at a cost of $1.2 million, with funding coming from new
monies, as determined by the General Council on Fi-
nance and Administration; and six other petitions on
Native American concerns.
Referred:
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* seven petitions regarding Native Americans to
Higher Education, Discipleship, and Church and Soci-
ety committees.
The committee also concurred with petitions affirm-
ing basic niral worth, tent building ministries, church
and community workers (which urged increased sup-
port but did not specify numbers), and resourcing Black
churches in urban communities.
— Linda Bloom and Betty Thompaon (May 8, 4:40p.m.)
Higher Education and Chaplaincy
The committee concurred with petitions that are:
* calling for the Division of Higher Education to
maintain its role in approving institutional sponsorship
and relationships and to provide a structure to relate
college and university students of UMC to a national
United Methodist student organization and appropriate
ecumenical student organizations;
* calling for the GBHEM to promote awareness of
and concurrence with Policies Relative to Socially Re-
sponsible Investments (par. 816), the Social Principles
(pars. 70-76), and The Book of Resolutions;
* calling for Central Conference members of the GB-
HEM to be elected by the Commission on Central Con-
ference Affairs rather than by the Council of Bishops;
Voted non-concurrence with:
* an amended petition encoxiraging UM seminaries
to maintain or establish a chair of Town and Country
Ministry (Vote on non-concurrence: 48-Yes, 19-No, 4-
Abstaining);
Further clarification on previously reported item: A
petition with which the committee concurred on Thurs-
day would change the current title of the Executive Di-
rector of the Black College Fund to the Associate
General Secretary for the Black College Fund. The peti-
tion would not add a staff position to the GBHEM or re-
quire additional funding.
(This completes the conmiittee's work, unless addi-
tional items are referred for its consideration.)
— Karen Tiainger, Al Horton (May 8, 11:50 a.m.)
Independent Commissions
The committee voted concurrence on the following
matters:
* designating three additional shrines and one land-
mark;
* GCRR study on Racism in Rural Areas (amended
membership and rationale for committee);
* continuation of the General Commission on Relig-
ion and Race;
* expanded the purpose of the General Commission
on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns;
* adding responsibilities to the duties of the General
Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Con-
cerns;
* request a relationship between GCUIC and GBCS;
* a request from the Council of Bishops to establish
covenant relationships with eight other chiurches;
* changing the representation of bishops to the
GCUIC to include one from the Central Conferences;
* adding permissive language to the make-up of the
GCOSROW to maintain balanced representation;
* added to the responsibility of GCOSROW the assis-
tance in the eradication of sexual harassment;
* celebration and affirmation of the work of GCRR
with amendment;
* recognized "Pacific Islanders" as a recognized eth-
nic group;
* added language to assist in balancing repre-
sentation on the Conference Commission on Religion
and Race.
Voted non-concurrence on the following matters:
* deletion of the Commission on the Status and Role
of Women from all levels of the church;
* requesting UMCOM to send all proposals to Gen-
eral Conference to all local churches at least 90 days
prior to the opening of General Conference;
* requesting elimination of the General Commission
on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns;
* transferring the duties of the General Commission
on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns to the
General Board of Global Ministries.
Sub-committee chairs are: W. Jing Chow — Commu-
nications and Other Matters; Beverly S/iamana— Status
and Role of Women; Hector Navas — Religion and Race;
Maxine Allen — Archives and History; Patricia
Toschak — Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns.
Kristin K Knudaon (May 8, 4:10p.m.)
Local Church
Corrections
A petition specifying that the local church trustees
annually review property, liability, malpractice, and
crime insurance coverage was reported as "concur-
rence." It should have been marked as "tabled."
A petition marked as "concurrence" dealing with
mergers should have said that the Church Local Con-
ference of the church rather than "each" must approve.
The committee voted concurrence to petitions:
* adding study of "science and technology" to areas
of concern for the church school;
* specifying structure for "class meetings";
* enlisting persons for ordained and diaconal minis-
try and missionary service to duties of the Pastor-Par-
ish Relations Committee;
* removing age or disability requirement from
authorization for honorary members of Administrative
Council/Board.
The committee conciurred with amendment petitions
that:
* relate duties of Health and Welfare Ministries
Representative, expressed the need for the church to be
"programmatically" accessible;
* include scouting ministry as a setting for youth
ministry;
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* establish prison ministry;
* specify only one immediate family member resid-
ing in the same household can serve on the Committee
on Pastor-Parish Relations;
* state that pastor shall be present at all meetings of
the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee except when
pastor voluntarily excuses himself/herself;
* authorize a plan of organization other than Admin-
istrative Council or Administrative Board, when in
harmony with the Discipline;
* allow local church offices and chairpersonships to
be held by more than one person, except for trustees, of-
ficers of trustees, treasurer, lay member of Annual Con-
ference, and members and chairperson of Committee on
Pastor-Parish Relations.
The committee voted non-concurrence with a peti-
tion that would have deleted the pastor as chair of
Nominations and Personnel; the non-concurrence would
leave pastor as chair. A minority report has been an-
nounced, which would allow the Committee on Nomina-
tions and Personnel to elect a chair from among
continuing members but would make the pastor eligi-
ble for such election.
The committee moved to reconsider a petition deal-
ing with shared facilities, and added a provision that
the district director of Religion and Race be involved in
decisions.
— Kathy Kruger Noble, Ray ford Woodrick (May 8, 4:10 p.m.)
Ordained and Diaconal Ministry
The committee voted concurrence with petitions that
would:
* update constitutional language by substituting the
word "clergy" for "ministerial";
* add a new par. 52 on episcopal supervision, saying
bishops would be appointed to their areas by an Interju-
risdictional Committee on the Episcopacy, giving the
Council of Bishops authority to assign bishops for presi-
dential or other temporary service in any annual con-
ference, and providing in an emergency situation for
the appointment of a bishop from one jurisdiction or
central conference to the work of another;
* make easier the transfer of bishops across jurisdic-
tional lines;
* outline the duties of the jurisdictional committees
on ordained ministries (petition was amended by the
committee to change the word "may" to "shall" in the
final sentence of the proposed addition);
* give vote to, as amended to read, "at least two, but
not more than six" laypersons who participate in the
work of each annual conference board of ordained min-
istry, except on matters prohibited by the constitution,
and provide orientation for new members.
The committee voted non-concurrence with petitions
that would:
* limit bishops' terms to eight years out of any 12
consecutive years;
* provide for a committee of ordained annual confer-
ence members appointed by a nominations committee
to consult with bishops on ministerial appointments.
The committee voted to table action on a petition to
amend par. 302 on the nature of diaconal ministry. A
statement was drafted, outlining a working definition
of diaconal ministers/deacons for use in dealing with
other related petitions. A straw vote of 53-30, with 2 ab-
stentions, indicated acceptance of the statement. The
definition acknowledges the understanding of the term
"deacon" as reflecting duties presently lodged with di-
aconal ministers and says ordained deacons are non-
itinerating members of clergy who do not celebrate the
sacraments, conduct weddings or funerals, and who
shall not automatically be considered probationary
members of the annual conference.
—Nancye Willie (May 8, 3:30p.m.)
Bring Christ to the
world through the
World Service Fund,
your commitment
to mission.
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Additional Petitions
1171 . Pstnion NumlMr FM-1 1268-0071-0; Rm. and Mr*. Arthur L Manture, Dnart
Southwnt Conf»r»nc«.
Marriage a Shared Fidelity Between a Man
and a Woman.
Retain 1I71C.
1171 . Patltlon Number CS-124O4-O071-D;AdmlnlstratK« Council, Central UMC,
Laurinburg, NC.
Include The Durham Declaration in
Paragraph 71.
Include the Durhcim Declaration in 1171.
|T75 PetHlon Number CS-0000-75-D; Alan Geyer and Philip Wogaman, NJ and
BLT.
War and Peace
Amend 1174 G) and 75 C) by substitution:
f 75C) War and Peace- The Christian church has al-
ways deplored the reality of war, with its violence, coer-
cion, destructiveness, and inhumanities. We believe that
all nations are morally obligated to seek peaceful resolu-
tion of all conflicts that may arise between or among
them. Some Christians have concluded that all violence
is inherently incompatible with the Gospel and spirit of
Christ. Their pacifist witness has ever reminded the
Church that it can never allow war to be taken lightly or
pursued self-righteously. Other Christians, also recog-
nizing the evil of war, nevertheless believe that oc-
casions can arise in a sinful and unjust world where an
unjust peace can be less compatible with the Gospel and
spirit of Christ than a measured use of force to restrain
injustice. We recognize the authenticity of both forms of
Christian witness. Those who accept the limited jus-
tification for war must avoid romanticizing its means or
its ends. They must insist that the conduct of war, when
believed necessary, must be governed by the most strin-
gent humanitarian principles of justice and internation-
al law.
All Christians must resist the militarization of
society and of all its institutions. The manufacture, sale,
and deployment of armaments must be reduced and
controlled. We oppose the production, possession or use
of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruc-
tion.
We pray for grace and wisdom to organize human
society at every level in such a way that recourse to
violence yields to civilized community life. We seek the
strengthening of international law and institutions that
will increasing delegitimize war and provide cooperative
capacities for crisis intervention, peace-keeping, and
peacemaking.
11247.
Petition Number LC-124390247-D: Gainesville District Council on
Ministries, NGA, Gainesville, GA.
The Church Historian.
Amend 1247.5 (a):
The Charge Conference shall elect a church his-
torian...The church historian shall be a member of the
Administrative Council or Administrative Board. The
church historian may be a consultant to the coordinator
of communications in video productions of the heritage
of the congregation. The church historian may also hold
another elected position on the council or board.
1252.
Petition Number LC-1 2440-0252-D; Gainesville District Council on
Ministries, Gainesville, GA.
Chairperson of Outreach.
Amend 11252.1 (c):
The work area on evangelism. . . The work area
will also develop programs, including videotapes of evan-
gelistic efforts in cooperation with the coordinator of
communications to aid the spiritual growth of those new
persons.
11257. Petition Number LC-1 244 1-0257-D; Gainesville District Council on
Ministries, NGA. Gainesville, GA.
Council on Ministries
Amend 1257:
. . . Where the committees, councils, task groups,
commissions, etc., are not organized, the duties assigned
to each, including production of video and other resour-
ces, become the responsibility of the Council on Mini-
stries, or its successor.
11260. Petition Number 10-12442-0260-0; Gainesville District Council on
Ministries, NGA, Gainesville, GA.
Work Area Chairperson.
Amend 1260:
Each work area chairperson, with the guidance of the
pastor . . . shall serve as liaison within and beyond
the local church. The work area chairperson may
develop video resources in cooperation with the coor-
dinator of communications. When an activity in the area
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of work is planned by the Council on Ministries or Ad-
ministrative Council...
^264 Pelilion Number LC-12453-264-D; Halter Lake UMC James L Chapman,
Chair of Administrative Board; Paul M. McCutcheon, Pastor Haller l.al<e UMC
Seattle, WA(addKion)
The Organizational Structure
of the Local Church
Amend 11264:
Each church or charge shaU should have an organized
unit of United Methodist Men . . .".
^1906- Petition Number IC-1243S-1906-D; Gainesville District Council on Ministries,
NGA, Gainesville. GA.
Duties of UM Communications.
Amend 51906.9:
It shall provide guidance, resources, and training for
the local church coordinator of communications and
local church video production, provided that training at
the local level shall be through and in cooperation with
Annual Conferences.
1[749. Petrtion Number. CO- 12261-0749-0; Gilbert Rhoades, Jr. and 24 Other
Individuals, Bells UMC, Clinton, MO.
The District Scouting Coordinator
Add sew sub 1 after 1I749.4Q:
The District Scouting Coordinator will work with the
District Council on Ministries and the Conference
Scouting Coordinator to promote and encourage the
use of outreach ministry programs of community youth-
serving agencies at the local church level.
1181 0. Petition Number GJ-1 1965-0810-0; Leonard 0. Slutz, Hyde Pan<
Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
Maximum Period of Membership
on a General Agency
to Three Consecutive Terms. ^
Amend 11810.3:
Amend 11810.3 so that the maximum period of mem-
bership on a general agency will be three rather than two
consecutive terms.
m 005. Petition Number GJ-1 1 966- 1005-D; Leonard D. Slutz, Hyde Park
Community UMC, Cincinnati, OH.
Study Composition and Number of
Members of Governing Boards of Program
and Other Agencies.
Amend 111005.3 and 111005.4:
Authorize and direct the General Council on Mini-
stries pursuant to 1005.3 and 11005.4 to study the com-
position and number of members of the governing
boards of the program agencies and other general agen-
cies of the Church and report to the 1996 General Con-
ference.
Resolutions
Petition Number FA-12451-3000-R; James and Dorothy O'Quinn,
Presidents, United Methodist Clergy Couples (new)
Special Arrangement Polices
of Comprehensive Protection Plan
Mandate the General Board of Pensions annually
study the special arrangements poUcies for participation
in the Comprehensive Protection Plan, chosen by each
Annual Conference, and that such a study be published
by the General Council on Finance and Administration
and in the General Minutes.
Petition Number LC-12437-3000-M; MNN.
Special Attention
of the Different Groups of People.
1) All places in the Book of Discipline where wording
such as the following is used. Special attention shall bo
given to the incluoion of... different age and ethnic grou p-
ifigs shall be rewritten to say. Membership shall include,
wherever possible.. .(the different groups of people).
2) Whereas sign language is the primary means of
communication for many people who are deaf; amend
paragraph 262.3.b. ... including devices and interpreters
Petition Number CS-10049-3000-R; SNE.
National Health Care Plan.
Whereas, The General Conference of The United .
Methodist Church affumed the Fmdings of the
President's Committee of Medical Ethics of 1983 in
which measures which exacerbate existing inadequacies
in health care costs are called "morally unacceptable"
(B.O.R. 1988, p.241);
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Whereas, approximately 37 million Americans, includ-
ing 12 million children, have no health insurance
coverage, another 60 million underinsured Americans
are vulnerable to catastrophic health care costs, 25 per-
cent of those who are uninsured are ineUgible for health
insurance due to pre-existing health conditions and the
numbers of uninsured and underinsured have risen
dramatically during the past decade (Consumer Re-
search, Sept. 1989);
Therefore, be it resolved that:
1. General Conference request that The United
Methodist Church promote a program of national health
care delivery which reflects the Social Principles of the
Church and assures equaUty and concern for every per-
son regardless of their ability to pay or otherwise qualify:
2. Direct the Conference Council of Ministries to as-
sign the development of a strategy of education among
local churches within the connection which would ex-
amine the underlying inflationary causes of escalating
health care costs, including perverse incentives for hospi-
tals and other care-givers to increase costs and the ab-
sence of disincentives for consumers to reduce demand
for unnecessary care:
3. Urge all levels of The United Methodist Church to
involve every level of government in the development of
National Health Care.
Pelrtion Number CO-10963-3000-R: NIN, NIL
Editorial Changes in the Discipline
In all places where wording such as the following is
used, Special attention shall be g i ven to the ineluaioB
of.. .(diffe r ent age and ethnic groupings). Membership
shall include, whenever possible. . . (the difTerent
groupings).
Petition Number FA-11608-3000-R: Lorraine B. Burt, Fiist UMC, Olympia,
WA.
Section 3— Participation (Page 5) 3.3 Beneficiary
Designation
Middle of paragraph: "In the event that a Participant
shall not designate a Beneficiary in the manner
heretofore stated,...
Insert/change Number 1 "The surviving spouse
and/or former surviving spouse of a deceased Par-
ticipant in accordance to the period of time served when
Participant accrued Participant's interest in the Plan."
Pelilion Number FM-12454-3000-R; LRK Richa/d B. WilKe, Bishop Wm.
Christopher Cooper, Little Rocl< Conference Secretary(new)
No Task Force or Study Group on
Homosexuality for the Next Quadrennium
Retain 171F, and also recommend that create and
fund no new task force or study group on this issue.
Petition Number FM-12455-3000-fl; Pastors of the Central Pennsylvania
Annual Conference (new)
Retain the Present Wording of the Social
Principles, Retain Present Stance
Against Ordination
Retain 1171F.5 and 11402.2
Petition Number FM-1Z456-3000-R; ChaHes E. Weigel Jr., EPA Conference
Secretary (new)
Retain the Statement that the Church
Views Homosexuality as "Incompatible
with Christian Teaching".
Reject any changes in 171F that would seek to remove
the statement that views the practice of homosexuality
as "incompatible with Christian teaching".
Ministerial Pension Plan.
Regarding the Retirement Equity Act of 1984, Plan
Document-Ministerial Pension Plan.
Section lO-Miscellaneous (Page 19) 10.6 Marital
Litigation
"In the event a Participant or Retired Participant is a
party to marital litigation. . .
Insert after Number 3:
Number (4) the payments shall be mandatory and
pro-rated to former spouse (and surviving spouse) in ac-
cordance to the period of time each spouse served (was
married) with Participant when Participant accrued the
Pension Benefits.
Petition Number FM-12457-3000-R; KEN Ronald V. Young, Conference
Secretary (new)
Christian Living and the Church
Retain 1I71F
Petition Number: FM-12458-30CX)-R; Robert L Hemmerla. Secretary Missouri
East Annual Conference
Retain Paragraph 71F on Homosexuality
Retain position on homosexuality.
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Petition Number FM-12459-3000-R; Gaiy T. Ward, Conference Secretary;
NAL
Retain 7 IF on Homosexuality
Retain our church's present position on
homosexuality as set out in par. 71F and other para-
graphs of the Discipline.
Petition Number FM-11084-3000-R; Members of Central PA Conference,
Harrisburg, PA.
Support Present Statement
Regarding Baptism and Membership.
Whereas, the General Conference Baptism Study
Committee has recommended specific disciplinary chan-
ges in baptism and membership polity including:
1) adding all baptized persons to full membership
status regardless of ages or level of participation;
2) eliminating the historic option of infant dedication;
3) replacing Confirmation with "Profession of Baptis-
mal Faith" and;
4) eliminating the need for personal conversion and
profession of faith as prerequisites for church member-
ship;
Therefore be it resolved, that we affirm, retain, and
maintain the present disciplinary statements and historic
church rites and rituals pertaining to baptism and mem-
bership, and;
Therefore be it resolved, that we go on record as op-
posing the recommendations of the General Conference
Baptism Study Committee.
o:
Petitions Referred
FROM PET.# PARA.#
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FROM PET.# PARA.#
TO PET.# PAR.#
CO
10511
0701D
MN
10511
0701D
GJ
11447
0451D
MN
11447
0451D
CO
11241
0506D
CO
11241
0506D
GJ
11997
0451D
MN
11997
0451D
CO
11285
3000R
CO
11285
3000R
GM
11407
3000R$
HE
11407
3000R5
CO
11595
0507D
CO
11595
0507D
GM
11487
3000R
HE
11487
3000R
CO
11641
0704D
CO
11641
0704D
GM
11718
3000R
HE
11718
3000R
CO
12020
0610D
CO
12020
0610D
GM
12144
3000R
CS
12144
3000R
CO
12058
0506D
CO
12058
0506D
GM
12145
3000R
HE
12145
3000R
CO
12196
0608D
CO
12196
0608D
GM
12146
3000R$
DI
12146
3000R5
cs
10285
3000R
FM
10285
3000R
GM
12147
3000R
CS
12147
3000R
cs
11041
3000R
IC
11041
3000R
GM
12148
3000R$
MN
12148
3000R5
cs
11063
3000M$
GM
11063
3000M$
GM
12151
3000R
IC
12151
3000R
cs
11512
3000R
GM
11512
3000R
GM
12154
3000R
GM
12154
3000R
cs
12460
0075D
CS
12460
0075D
GM
12226
3000R
CS
12226
3000R
FA
10968
3000R
CS
10968
3000R
IC
11754
0653D
CO
11754
0653D
FA
10969
3000R
GM
10969
3000R
LC
10070
0247D
FA
10070
0247D
FA
11039
3000R$
FA
11039
3000R$
LC
12453
0264D
LC
12453
0264D
FA
12236
0726D
INVALID
MN
10626
3000R
CS
10626
3000R
FM
12333
3000R
MN
12333
3000R
MN
11697
3000R
CS
11697
3000R
GJ
10168
0448D
MN
10168
0448D
MN
11751
3000R
GM
11751
3000R
GJ
10660
0422D
GJ
10660
0422D
MN
11790
3000R
INVALID
GJ
10834
0822D
GJ
10834
0822D
MN
11888
040 ID
INVALID
GJ
10911
0814D
FA
10911
0814D
MN
11238
0527D
GJ
12238
0527D
GJ
10951
0814D
GJ
10951
0814D
MN
12251
3000M
GJ
12251
3000M
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Judicial Council Nominees
Council of Bishops Nominees
1. Joyce Alford
NC
2. Wesley Bailey
SE
3. Evelynn S. Caterson
NE
4. James M. DoUiver
W(retire after 4 years)
5. WiUard H.Douglas Jr.
SE
6. ClenzoFox
NC
7. Susan Henry-Cmwe
SE
8. Zan W.Holmes Jr.
SC
9. James Kambor (Liberia)
CC
10. Don Lefeler
NC
11. Crisolito Pascual
CC
12. Theophil Schaad (SwitzerlandX:C
13. Robert Sweet
NE
14. Glenda C. nomas
W
15. Richard Wright
NE
Plenary Session Nominees
Jurisdiction
1. Edward H. HUl
SC
2. David C. Crago
NC
3. Jacob C. Martinson
SE
4. David Ballantyne Quee
(Sierra Leone)
CC
S.Theodore H. Walter
SE
Council of Bishops Nominees
Joyce L. Alford (clergy)
Rev. Joyce L. Alford currently serves as district super-
intendent in the Wisconsin Annual Conference. Previous
service included pastorates in 2 Wisconsin congrega-
tions. Current and past service in the annual conference
has included: Conference Board of Ordained Ministry,
Rules Committee, Episcopacy Committee, Joint Commit-
tee on Disability, the Ethnic Minority Local Church
Development Committee, and Board of Global Ministry.
A second-career person, she was Corporate Vice-Presi-
dent of Methodist Health Services of Madison, and
Director of Nursing. Educational background: M.Div.,
Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary; M.S. in Nurs-
ing. Awards and recognition: Georgia Harkness Scholar-
ships, Myrtle Speer Award, Quentin Nolte Award for
Promise in Parish Ministry.
Wesley Bailey (laity)
Wesley Bailey is a senior partner of a law firm and a
member of the Western North Carolina Conference. He
has been a General Conference delegate from 1972
through 1988. He has been the chair of the delegation,
the Legislative Committee on Discipleship, and the 1988
Jurisdictional Committee on Nominations; he also has
been a member of the Jurisdictional Committee on Epis-
copacy (3 quadrennia). Conference Program and
Nomination Committee, Conference Lay Leader, and lay
representative to Conference Board on Ordained Minis-
try. He served as a UM representative to North Carolina
Council of Churches; and he was elected as the first lay
alternate to Judicial Council in 1988. Wesley is married
to Joanna Bailey, and father of 2 children.
Evelynn "Lynn" S. Caterson (laity)
Lynn Caterson is an practicing attorney and member
of the Absecon City Council in New Jersey. She has been
a municipal court judge, a labor relations/legislative
review specialist, and an Atlantic County assistant
prosecutor. She is a member of the Absecon UMC in
the Southern New Jersey Conference where she serves as
a lay member to the Board of Ordained Ministry, chair
of the District Superintendency Committee, and chair of
the Conference COSROW. She is a delegate to the
Northeast Jurisdictional Conference and a member of its
executive and program review committees. She is a
former chair and vice chair of the Conference Board of
Church and Society. Her educational background in-
cludes a J.D. from Rutgers University's School of Law,
magna cum laude.
James M. Dolliver (laity) »
James Dolliver is a Washington state supreme court
justice. He and wife Barbara live in Olympia, Wash., and
are parents of 6 children. He was elected to Judicial
Council in 1984. He is a member of the First United
Methodist Church in Olympia of the Pacific Northwest
Conference. He has been a delegate to 4 General Con-
ferences, and in 1980 he chaired the legislative commit-
tee on Church and Society. He was a member of the
General Council on Ministries, 1972-1976; General
Board of Church and Society, 1976-1984; and a 1983
delegate to the British Methodist Conference. He is ac-
tive in numerous civic and charitable organizations, and
is an associate trustee of Claremont Theological Semi-
nary and a trustee of the University of Puget Sound.
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Willard Henry Douglas, Jr. (laity)
Willard Douglas, who was elected to the Judicial
Council in 1984, is a retired judge of the Juvenile and
Domestic Relations Court in Richmond, Va. He has
been a delegate to 4 General and jurisdictional conferen-
ces from 1972-1984. He also has been a delegate to the
World Methodist Conference, a member of the General
Commission on ReUgion and Race, Interagency Coor-
dinating Committee of the General Council on Mini-
stries. As a member of the Virginia Conference he serves
on the rules committee and the Housing Development
Corporation; and earUer he served as the associate con-
ference lay leader and district lay leader. He has been a
trustee at Ferrum College and presently serves on the
board of Virginia Wesleyan College. He is a law
graduate of Howard University.
Clenzo B. Fox (laity)
Clenzo Fox is the associate legal counsel for the City
of Columbus, Ohio. He is the chair of the administrative
board of the Hilltop United Methodist Church in the
West Ohio Conference. He also has been a member of
the General Commission on Religion and Race. He is a
former president of the Robert B. Elliot Law Club, an as-
sistant Ohio attorney general, examiner/referee for the
Industrial Commission of Ohio, special counsel to the
City of Columbus for Model City Affairs, and field ex-
aminer in the Division of Taxation for the State of Ohio.
He is a graduate of the Franklin Law School and Capital
University. He was engaged in a general law practice
from 1959 to 1973. He and his wife, Bernadine Fleming
Fox, have 6 children.
Susan Henry-Crowe (clergy)
Susan Henry-Crowe is the chaplain at Emory Univer-
sity and a member of the South Carolina Conference.
She was a delegate to the General Conference in 1980
and 1984, and a reserve delegate in 1988. She is a mem-
ber of the General Church Coordinating Committee on
Ethnic Minority Local Church and served on the
General Commission on Communications for 8 years.
From 1985 to 1991 she was the director and associate of
the South Carohna Conference Council on Ministries.
She has served on the Conference Board of Ordained
Ministries (vice chair), the Joint Review Committee, the
Council on Finance and Administration, as well as the
Board of Trustees of Claflin College. She was ordained
in 1977 and served as a local church pastor for 9 years.
Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr. (clergy)
Zan Hohnes has been the pastor of St. Luke "Com-
munity" United Methodist Church in the North Texas
Conference since 1974. He is also an associate professor
of preaching at Perkins School of Theology. He was the
pastor of Hamilton Park UMC in Dallas from 1958 to /*
1968 and a district superintendent from 1968 to 1974. ■
Among his civic responsibiUties have been: a member of
the Texas State Legislature, the Texas Constitutional
Revision Commission, and the Board of Regents for the
University of Texas system. He has been a delegate to
General Conference in every quadrennium since 1972.
He is a graduate of Huston-TUlotson College and
Perkins School of Theology (M. Div. and STM). He also
was awarded an honorary degree from Huston-Tillotson.
James Kambor (clergy)
James Kambor is pastor of S. Trowen Nagbe UMC,
one of the largest and fastest-growing churches in the
Liberia Armual Conference. Before this appointment,
he served both as pastor of Doe Juah UMC and ad-
ministrative assistant to the bishop. Kambor attended the
College of West Africa, then received a scholarship to
Our Lady of Fatima College. He ser\'ed as principal of
J.S. Pout School, and following study at Peabody College
in Nashville, Tenn., on a Crusade Scholarship, returned
to his homeland to become supervisor of UM schools. In
1983 he was approved by the Board of Ordained Minis-
try of the Liberia Annual Conference to study for the
ministry and received a scholarship to Wesley Theologi-
cal Seminary in Washington, D.C.
Donald E. Lefelar (clergy)
Donald Lefelar is superintendent of the Norwalk Dis-
trict in the East Ohio Conference. Prevaously he was pas-
tor of First UMC in Niles, Ohio. He is founder of the
Community for Spiritual Formation, a three-year retreat
program in East Ohio, which will launch its fifth Com-
munity in October. Lefelar served as vice president of
the East Cleveland City Council and has volunteered his
time as a labor-management arbitrator. He has served
on the boards of ReUgion and Race and Finance and Ad-
ministration. Lefelar received his B.A. degree from The
College of William and Mary and his M. Div. from
Union Theological Seminary, New York. He received
his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Cleveland State
University, and in 1974, was admitted to the Ohio Bar
Association.
Crisolito Pascual (laity)
Justice CrisoUto Pascual is professor of law at the
University of the PhiUppines and dean of the school's
Center for Law Studies. He also serves as Associate Jus-
tice of the Court of Appeals of the Republic of the
Philippines. Pascual is an active member of Knox
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United Methodist Church in Manila, and he is con-
sidered a legal expert on the UMC's Book of Discipline.
Theophil Schaad (clergy)
Theophil Schaad, the son of a United Methodist mini-
ster, is himself a United Methodist pastor in the Switzer-
land/France Annual Conference. He is currently a
district superintendent, serving in that post since 1985.
Schaad served as secretary of his annual conference
from 1973-1981. He attended the Methodist Theological
Seminary in Frankfurt, Germany, and graduated in 1970.
Schaad is greatly concerned with questions of interpreta-
tion and adaptation regarding The Book of Discipline .
He is a delegate to this General Conference.
Council of Ministries, chair of the Board of Ordained
Ministry, DS and dean of the cabinet. He was the first
elected in the clergy delegation to General Conference
both in 1988 and 1992 as well as being a delegate in 1984
and a reserve in 1980. He serves on the Northeastern
Jurisdiction Committees on the Episcopacy £md Or-
dained Ministry. He is member of the GBHEM. He is a
graduate of Asbury College, Perkins School of Theology,
as well as being a trustee of West Virginia Wesleyan Col-
lege, which awarded him an honorary doctorate. He and
his wife, Leanna Staley Wright, are parents of 4 children.
Plenary Session Nominees
Robert K. Sweet Jr. (clergy)
Robert Sweet has pastored four churches, served as
district superintendent, and as both dean and secretary
of the cabinet in the Southern New England Conference.
He was the first of his delegation elected to this General
Conference, having served as both delegate and reserve
delegate in the past. He has also been delegate to three
Northeastern Jurisdictional conferences. Sweet has been
a member of the jurisdiction's Court of Appeals (four
years as chair), and was a member of the Area Commit-
tee on Episcopacy, as well as chair of the Episcopal
Residence Committee. In addition, he has served on the
conference Board of Global Ministries and the con-
ference COM (chairing both for four years).
Glenda C. Thomas (clergy)
Glenda Thomas, ordained an elder in 1972 in the
California-Nevada Conference, is pastor of Almaden
Hills UMC in San Jose, Calif. She served as district su-
perintendent from 1984-1990. Thomas also served on
the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry and was
registrar and chair of the probationary committee. In ad-
dition, she has been a delegate and reserve delegate to
previous General and jurisdictional conferences.
Thomas has been active in jurisdictional program and
financial matters and served as vice chair of the Court of
Appeals. She served as a trustee of Pacific School of
Religion, Berkeley, from 1972-1982. Thomas received
her A.B. degree from George Washington University,
Washington, D.C., and her M.Div. degree from Pacific
School of Religion.
Richard L. Wright (clergy)
Richard Wright is the senior pastor of Wesley UMC
in Morgantown, WV, in the West Virginia Conference.
He formerly served as the director of the Conference
David C. Crago (laity)
David C. Crago is assistant law professor at Ohio
Northern University, having spent 15 years in private
practice. He just completed a term as lay leader of First
United Methodist Church in Marysville, Ohio, and is cur-
rently president of the Board of Trustees of the West
Ohio Conference. He has served in a variety of other
capacities in the conference, including advising in mat-
ters related to church trials.
Edward H. Hill (laity)
Edward Hill is senior partner in the largest law firm in
Amarillo, Texas. He has served as lay leader of the
Northwest Texas Annual Conference since 1988. He
also serves as chair of the conference Restructure Com-
mittee (since 1989), the conference lay leadership
development series (since 1988), the conference Board
of the Laity (since 1988), and the Transformation 2000
Design Team. Hill teaches a men's Bible class at Polk
Street United Methodist Church in Amarillo, where he
has also chaired the administrative board and served as
lay leader.
Jacob Christian Martinson (clergy)
Jacob Martinson is the president of High Point
University in High Point, N.C., and a member of
Western North Carolina Conference. Formerly he
served as the pastor of First UMC in Winter Park, Fla.,
president of Brevard College, N.C., and president of
Andrew College in Ga. He is a graduate of Huntingdon
College, Duke Divinity School, and has a from Vander-
bilt Divinity School. He was a member of the Board of
Directors of the National Association of Schools and Col-
leges, serving as its treasurer and a member of the execu-
tive committee. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have two
daughters, Elizabeth Anne and Kristin Kate.
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David Bailantyne Quee (laity)
David Bailantyne Quee is an attorney in private prac-
tice in Sierra Leone, West Africa. He serves as chair of
the Joint Colleges Council's Committee, having been ap-
pointed by his government in 1984. He is president of
Portloko Teachers College and is chancellor of the Sier-
ra Leone Conference of the UMC. Quee is a member of
the Honorable Society of Inner Temple and a lecturer at
Sierra Leone Law School. Quee attended Government
Secondary School and Koyeiana University in Sierra
Leone. He earned his law degree from the University of
London.
Theodore "Ted" H. Walter (clergy)
Ted Walter, a former DS, is the pastor of Grace
UMC in North Augusta, S.C., and a member of the
South Carolina Conference. His activity in the church in-
cludes: a delegate to General and jurisdictional conferen-
ces. General Conference legislative committee chair,
GBHEM chair of Global Higher Education, member of
the Africa University Site Committee and the World
Methodist Council. In his annual conference he has
served the boards of Church and Society, Wesley Foun-
dation, Higher Education and Campus Ministries, Coim-
cil on Ministries, and Epworth Children's Home. He has
served as chair of the Columbia College trustees and the
Board of Ordained Ministry. He has degrees from Wof-
ford College and Emory University, as well as an
honorary degree from Columbia College.
'■I
Judicial Council Identincations
Tiay
Clergy
Class
of 1992
Class
of 1996
Total
3
2
3
1
6
3
Male
Female
4
1
3
1
7
2
White
African American
4
1
3
1
7
2
North Central
Northeast
South Central
Southeast
Western
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
4
1
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Report on General Agency Staff
at the 1992 General Conference
On Thursday, May 7, the General Conference ap-
proved a motion requesting information as to the num-
ber of general agency staff present at the General
Conference and the cost of their attendance.
To prepare this response, information frwm each
agency was submitted to the general secretary of the
General Coimcil on Finance and Administration, with
the request that GCFA prepare a summary report for
the General Conference on behalf of all of the agencies.
The following is a summary showing the number of
staff in attendance for any part of the Conference in
connection with the work of the general agency:
General Board of Church and Society 12 persons
General Board of Discipleship 2 persons
General Board of Global Ministries 39 persons
General Board of Higher Education
and Ministry 21 persons
General Council on Ministries 9 persons
General Council on Finance and
Administration 10 persons
General Commission on the Status
and Role of Women 3 persons
General Commission on Archives
and History 2 persons
General Commission on Christian
Unity andlnterreligious Concerns 5 persons
United Methodist Communications 5 persons
General Commission on Religion
and Race 6 persons
General Board of Pensions 22 persons
United Methodist Publishing House 1 person
Total 147 persons
This information may be compared to that gathered
by GCFA following the 1988 General Conference and
reported on page 325 of this year's Advance DCA. It
will be noted that the report for 1992 shows a net reduc-
tion of 49 persons in attendance as general agency staff
from 1988. It also shows that all of the general agencies
are in compliance with the action of the 1988 General
Conference which stated that no more than 40 staff
should be present representing the work of any one
agency.
It should also be noted that the staff persons re-
ported above are present for varying periods of time.
Some are present for only a day or two as a resource to
a legislative committee while it is considering a matter
in their particular area of expertise, while others are
present for the entire Conference. Their expenses are
paid by their respective agencies.
Staff attendance at General Conference is reim-
bursed on the basis of actual cost, as is the case in other
instances when they are required to travel on behalf of
the agency. Staff are required to travel by the most eco-
nomical airfare available, or, if they travel by auto,
they are reimbursed at the IRS rate, subject to the
same distance and cost limitations as are in place for
General Conference delegates. The general agencies
have established specific policies governing the types of
expenses which may and may not be reimbursed, the
kinds of documentation required to qualify for reim-
bursement, and other guidelines designed to assure
economy in the use of church funds. Compliance with
these policies is subject to monitoring by GCFA's Com-
mittee on Audit and Review (5905.4b).
The report found on page 325 of the Advance DCA
indicates that the total expenses paid by the agencies
for persons attending the 1988 General Conference was
$216,730. Until this General Conference ends and the
figures are tabulated, it is not possible to give a compa-
rable figure for 1992. GCFA plans to tabulate that in-
formation and will report it to the 1996 General
Conference. If^ however, the members of this General
Conference wish to have it at an earlier time, a report
can be mailed to them as soon as the information is re-
ceived and tabulated.
As was the case in 1988 and previous General Con-
ferences, additional persons from some agency staffs
are present performing tasks related to the functioning
of the General Conference itself. Examples are persons
who serve as translators, persons who serve on the
DCA staff, persons who operate the Cokesbury store,
persons who serve General Conference media needs
(video, press, radio, television, large screen projection in
plenary sessions, Infoserv, Circuitwriter), and persons
who work in the Treasiirer's Office of the General Con-
ference. These persons are not included in the staff
tabulation, either in the 1988 or 1992 reports, because
they are not present for the purpose of representing the
work of their agency. The expenses of these persons are
paid fi^m the General Administration Fund as part of
the General Conference expenses.
This report was compiled by the general secret£UTr of
the General Council on Finance and Administration, on
behalf of and from information supplied by the general
secretaries and/or presidents of the general agencies as
follows:
GBCS Bishop Robert C. Morgan, President
Thorn White Wolf Fassett, General Secretary
GBOD Bishop Woodie W. White, President
Ezra Earl Jones, General Secretary
GBGM Bishop J. Woodrow Hearn, President
Randolph W. Nugent, General Secretary
GBHM Bishop Beojamin R. Oliphint, President
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May 9, 1992
Roger W. Ireson, General Secretary
GBPN Bishop Jack M. Tuell, President
James F. Parker, General Secretary
GBPB Anita Burrous, President
Robert K. Feaster, Publisher
GCAH Bishop Neil L. Irons, President
Charles Yrigoyen, Jr., General Secretary
GCCU Bishop William B. Grove, President
Bruce W. Robbins, General Secretary
UMCOM Bishop Rueben P. Job, President
Roger L. Burgess, Genered Secretary
GCRR Bishop Calvin D. McConnell, President
Barbara R. Thompson, General Secretary
GCSW Joetta Rinehart, President
Stephanie Anna Hixon, Cecelia M. Long,
General Secretariat
GCOM Bishop Felton E. May, President
C. David Limdquist, General Secretary
GCFA Bishop John Russell, President
Clifford Broke, General Secretary
Report on General Agency Cost Reduction
Programs
On Thursday, May 7, the
adopted the following motion:
General Conference
"...that the general secretaries of all of our general
boards and agencies submit to this 1992 General Con-
ference their cost reduction programs with the esti-
mated dollars saved for the past quadrennium. I also
request a list of their planned cost reduction programs
for this coming quadrennium. Further it is requested
that this data be distributed to the General Conference
delegates no later than the morning session of May 9,
1992."
To prepare this response, written reports from each
agency were submitted to the general secretary of the
General Council on Finance and Administration, with
the request that GCFA compile a unified report on be-
hfilf of all of the agencies.
It should be noted that 5907.5 of The Book of Disci-
pline requires the general agencies each quadrennium
to "...study their respective responsibilities, programs,
and internal operations and institute such improve-
ments and economies in their work as they find to be
feasible and practicable...; and "...to report their accom-
plishments in improvements and economies to the coun-
cil before the close of the third fiscal year of each
quadrennium..."
GCFA did receive these reports fix>m each agency,
and they were the basis for the report entitled, "Im-
provements and Economies of the General Agencies,"
which is found on pages 944-945 of the Advance Edition
o{ the DC A.
As additional response to the specific request
adopted on May 9, reports have been received from each
agency, and they are reproduced in full below.
GENERAL BOARD OF CHURCH
AND SOCIETY
In the second year of this quadrennium, the General
Board of Church and Society reduced its expenses 4.9%.
We achieved this through a m^or board reorganization
which included a drastic reduction in staff size. Unfor-
tunately, this also meant a decrease in the amount of
programming we could accomplish on our disciplinary
and General Conference mandates and in our ability to
service annual conferences. In the third year of the
quadrennium, our expenses decreased again. In this
fourth year of the quadrennixmi, our expenses are budg-
eted to increase by a minimal amount, approximately
4%, due only to the rise of fixed expenses.
Our cost reduction efforts in the 1988-92 quadren-
nium have set us up for continued savings during the
coming quadrennium. This does not mean, however,
that oiu- expense budget can remain flat. We are cur-
rently functioning with a minimal level of staffing
based on the expectations of the denomination. Our
staff produces at a high level of performance. Cost effi-
ciencies related to people and how they are deployed
have already ben maximized by our board. During this
quadrennium, our cost reduction measures have in-
cluded such actions as canceling a board meeting,
scheduling board meetings to include weekends, shar-
ing of sleeping rooms during board meetings, and staff
are required and board are requested to travel at the
lowest possible airfares. In addition, several times dur-
ing this quadrennium, staff did not receive salary in-
creases.
The board of directors has established and has been
operating with a budget policy that mandates a bal-
anced budget, with increases in only the imavoidable
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areas of fixed expenses. This has been necessary to
keep our budget within the World Service apportion-
ment. One of the consequences is that program staff
have had to become fund raisers to locate additioned
dollars to enable the agency to respond to the requests
of the denomination.
GENERAL BOARD OF
DISCIPLESHIP
Cost reduction measures taken during the 1989-1992
quadrennium:
l.At the beginning of the quadrennium, a budget
plan was made for the four years of the quadrennium to
assure that the board would operate with a balanced
budget. Each year of the quadrennium this was accom-
plished.
2. At the direction of the voting members, a thorough
review was made of all major program elements of the
board. Programs were reviewed to assure that those be-
ing carried forward into the new quadrennium were fo-
cused on enhancing the ministries and programs of the
local church.
3.As a result of this program review, several pro-
grams which had served their purpose were discontin-
ued and new programs were begun or enhanced. Two
examples of expanded areas are the Walk to Emmaus
and the Covenant Discipleship emphasis on spiritual
development.
4. The budget and program review indicated staffing
changes which were needed.
AA portion of the staff was realigned to enable
greater efficiencies and to reduce the number of middle-
level managers.
B.The board discontinued its Research OfiBce with a
consequent reduction of two staff positions.
G.Through reorganization and increased efficiency
of operations the board was able to reduce the staff of
the Customer Administration unit by 15% (a net de-
crease of 10 positions).
H.With reduced funding voted by the General Con-
ference for the Ethnic Local Church concerns, the staff
of that department in the board was reduced by a half-
time position.
Savings: approximately $1,090,000 annually.
5. To enhance the effectiveness of service to local con-
gregations and improve efficiencies in the office, an of-
fice automation system was installed. This provided
efficiencies and improved quality of operations. The in-
stallation of the office automation system enabled the
board to close a document processing center, a net re-
duction of 10 staff positions.
Savings: approximately $300,000 annually.
6. Several measures were taken to reduce the cost of
the meetings of the board.
A.The board met only five times Ln the quadren-
nium.
Savings: approximately $150,000 for the quadren-
nium.
B.The board housed its members at Scarritt-Bennett
Center rather than in hotels.
Savings: approximately $175,000 for the quadren-
C.The eating and meeting facilities of Scarritt-Ben-
nett Center were also utilized at considerable cost sav-
ings.
D.Several of the board meetings were held over the
weekend to take advantage of reduced airfares.
7.The board successfully reduced facilities costs
through installation of heating/cooling efficiency sys-
tems and through redesigned work space.
Savings: approximately $100,000 for the quadren-
C.The board discontinued its Center for Congrega-
tional Life with a consequent reduction of one and one-
half staff positions.
D.The board eliminated one position in the Office of
Communication and Interpretation.
S.The board entered into an exclusive contract with
a Nashville travel agency to provide the least expen-
sive airline tickets for staff and board members. The
contract also enables the board to take advemtage of
bulk and discount prices for hotel and other meeting
E.The board eliminated one position in the Finance
Office and one in the Office of Human Resources with
the consequent reduction of two staff positions.
F.The Age-Level Ministries and the Christian Edu-
cation responsibilities were combined with the conse-
quent reduction of five staff positions.
9. With the drop in the World Service Fund payment
to 85%, the 1992 budget for the board was reworked
and reduced to assiu-e that the budget would be in bal-
ance for the year. In order to accomplish this, units of
the board reduced program, travel, and other current
expenditures.
Reduction in budget: approximately $200,000.
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lO.In an attempt to provide increased services to lo-
cal churches and conferences, the board implemented a
program to train thirty adjunct staff. These persons are
available to supplement the work of the staff Ln Chris-
tian Education, Stewardship, Covenant Discipleship,
and United Methodist Men.
11. The board made a conscious effort to review its
policy on participation of staff at General Conference to
assist in legislative committees. In 1988 there were 18
staff in attendance at General Conference. Attending
in 1992 are 12. (Two other persons were present for a
two-day period for specialized functions.)
Cost reduction measures planned during the 1993-
1996 quadrennium:
l.At the beginning of the new quadrennium the
members and staff will develop a budget plan for the
four years of the quadrennium to assure that the board
will operate with a balanced budget.
2 As a part of the budget development process all
program elements will be reviewed to note which can
be continued and at what level of activity.
3.There will be a continuing emphasis on reducing
the operating costs of the board. This includes continu-
ing review of the operations of the physical plant as
well as office operations.
4.A major new automated business system will be
installed in Customer Administration which will im-
prove service and reduce costs.
Savings: approximately $200,000 - $300,000 annu-
ally.
5. The Print Shop, jointly used currently with the
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, will
be reduced in services. Costing studies have shown
that some printing operations can be more economi-
cally and efficiently handled by outside vendors. This
will result in the decrease of four staff positions.
Savings: approximately $70,000 annually.
6.The Bulk Mailing unit will be replaced with the
use of outside vendors supplying this service. Costing
studies have shown that this is the more economical ap-
proach for the future and will not require the board to
invest in costly specialized equipment.
Savings: approximately $50,000 annually.
7. The board wiU make increased use of teleconfer-
ences to reduce the costs of meetings.
S.The board will make increased use of video and
satellite technologies to comimunicate its information,
training content, and program emphases to its constitu-
encies.
S.The board will place a major emphasis on enhanc-
ing the quality of all of its programs, events, meetings,
and office and administrative procedures. This empha-
sis should lead to enhanced service to the local church
and responsiveness to the total church as well as econo-
mies of operations.
GENERAL BOARD OF GLOBAL
MINISTRIES
In the General Board of Global Ministries the devel-
opment and review of financial policies and procedures
is carried on by two major director bodies, the Finance
Committee and the Research and Development Com-
mittee. The Finance Committee is responsible for the fi-
nancial integrity of the agency. It makes sure that
there are sufficient resources for the board's programs,
and that funds are administered according to director-
established policies. The Research and Development
Committee proposes the distribution of World Service
allocations to the different board units, monitors pro-
gram evaluation, r 
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